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.

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 2 - Match Of The Day

After managing to secure a ticket to a major international football match at Wembley, Peter manages to lose - and reacquire - his ticket numerous times. Will he make it to see the big game?

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 18th January 1981
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 28th August 2017 9:30am Gold
Monday 28th August 2017 12:40pm Gold
Saturday 16th September 2017 9:25am Gold
Monday 18th December 2017 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 15th May 2018 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 16th May 2018 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 18th September 2018 8:50am Gold
Wednesday 19th September 2018 1:55am Gold
Thursday 20th September 2018 12:15pm Gold
Thursday 23rd May 2019 8:05am Gold
Thursday 8th August 2019 8:50am Gold
Saturday 10th August 2019 8:10am Gold
Friday 27th September 2019 8:40am Gold
Wednesday 2nd October 2019 7:20am Gold
Wednesday 13th May 2020 7:15am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Michael Stainton Johnson
Bunny May Terry
Linda Robson Maureen
Edwin Brown Man in Pub
Cyril Appleton Policeman
Albert Moses Postman
Alister Williamson Security Officer
Michael Slater Man at Wembley
Rory O'Connor Workman
Janice Bean Woman with Letter
Hugh Johns Commentator (Voice)
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Tom Rowland Editor
Jeff Tessler Production Designer
Barry Ford Casting Director
Selwyn Harper Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer

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