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A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television
A Sharp Intake Of Breath

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1977 - 1981
  • 22 episodes (4 series)

David Jason stars as Peter Barnes, an average man forever struggling against red tape and bureaucracy. Also features Richard Wilson, Alun Armstrong and Jacqueline Clarke.

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Series 3, Episode 3 - Look Who's Coming For Ever

When her brother and sister-in-law head for a fortnight's holiday in Benidorm, Sheila's Dad comes to stay with the Barnes'. Peter isn't keen, but ends up hitting it off with the old man, who takes him for a round of golf.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 18th January 1980
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Richard Wilson Dad
Gary Waldhorn Denis
Maggie Jones Jean
Richard Caldicot David Clarke
Writing team
Ronnie Taylor Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Gordon Hunt Editor
Michael Eve Production Designer
Barry Ford Casting Director
Hamilton J. Willis Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer

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