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 4 - While The Cat's Away

With Sheila away visiting her ill mother, Terry challenges Peter to prove he's still got what it takes and can chat up a lady in the pub. When he fails, Terry organises the pair a double-date at a Chinese restaurant.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 1st February 1981
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 29th August 2017 7:30am Gold
Wednesday 30th August 2017 12:20am Gold
Monday 18th September 2017 9:25am Gold
Wednesday 20th December 2017 7:45am Gold
Thursday 21st December 2017 2:00am Gold
Thursday 17th May 2018 7:40am Gold
Friday 18th May 2018 7:10am Gold
Wednesday 19th September 2018 7:40am Gold
Thursday 20th September 2018 9:05am Gold
Friday 24th May 2019 7:40am Gold
Monday 12th August 2019 9:20am Gold
Wednesday 14th August 2019 8:05am Gold
Tuesday 1st October 2019 7:50am Gold
Thursday 3rd October 2019 7:50am Gold
Saturday 5th October 2019 7:50am Gold
Friday 15th May 2020 7:20am Gold
Sunday 17th May 2020 7:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Margaret Courtenay Sheila's Mother
Bunny May Terry
Myfanwy Talog Sylvia
Jo Ross Shirley
Kristopher Kum Chinaman
Sue Bond Blonde
Roberta Tovey Young Lady
Harry Littlewood Barman
Mike Lewin Sailor
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Don Fisher Production Designer
Barry Ford Casting Director
Hamilton J. Willis Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer

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