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 2, Episode 3 - Where There's A Will
The Barnes' are forced to deal with Sheila's argumentative family when her aunt dies. After a series of mishaps at the wake and dealing with a grasping vicar, Peter's very surprised to discover that they've been left an old piano.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 5th March 1979
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Peter Barnes |
| Jacqueline Clarke | Sheila Barnes |
| Richard Wilson | Rev. Ernest Plummley |
| Alun Armstrong | Alec |
| Maggie Jones | Phyllis |
| James House | Church Warden |
| Ronnie Taylor | Writer |
| Les Chatfield | Director |
| Les Chatfield | Producer |
| Al Pigden | Editor |
| Anthony Waller | Production Designer |
| Shirley Teece | Casting Director |
| Ken Jones | Composer |
| Su Chases (as Suzanne Chases) | Production Designer |