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
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Peter Barnes |
| Jacqueline Clarke | Sheila Barnes |
| 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 |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Don Fisher | Production Designer |
| Barry Ford | Casting Director |
| Hamilton J. Willis | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |