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 5 - The Weekend

Having bumped into an old army friend in the park, Peter and Sheila are invited to stay with him - 'Snogger' Sutcliffe - and his wife for the weekend at their country retreat.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 8th February 1981
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 29th August 2017 8:00am Gold
Wednesday 30th August 2017 12:55am Gold
Tuesday 19th September 2017 9:25am Gold
Wednesday 20th September 2017 2:45am Gold
Thursday 21st December 2017 7:10am Gold
Friday 22nd December 2017 2:25am Gold
Friday 18th May 2018 7:35am Gold
Friday 21st September 2018 9:00am Gold
Sunday 23rd September 2018 10:40am Gold
Thursday 27th September 2018 12:05pm Gold
Monday 27th May 2019 7:15am Gold
Tuesday 13th August 2019 9:00am Gold
Thursday 15th August 2019 7:55am Gold
Monday 18th May 2020 7:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Anthony Dawes Martin
Kate Williams Juliet
Paul Luty Farmer
Frank Marlborough Park Keeper
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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