A Sharp Intake of Breath

7.2/ 10 6 votes 1977 30m / ep 6 popularity

British sitcom in which happy-go-lucky character Peter Barnes comically and haphazardly tries to deal with the daily frustrations his life throws at him.

Creator: Ronnie Taylor

Network: ITV1

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David Jason

Peter Barnes

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Jacqueline Clarke

Sheila Barnes

Richard Wilson

Mr Myers

Alun Armstrong

Terry

Maggie Jones

Jean

Bella Emberg

Mrs Jackson

Malcolm Storry

Wilf

Margaret Courtenay

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