British Comedy Guide
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.

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Episode menu

- Series 4, Episode 3 - The Train Now Standing

Having discovered that the train he and Sheila catch into London has been cancelled, Peter heads to the offices of British Rail to demand changes.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 25th January 1981
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Norman Chappell Thompson
Anthony Sharp Mr. Elliot
Malcolm Storry Tommy
Arthur White Bert
Reg Pritchard Vicar
Harry Littlewood Ticket Inspector
David Howe Porter
Noel Coleman Man on Train
Diana Malin Woman on Train
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Tom Rowland Editor
Jeff Tessler Production Designer
Barry Ford Casting Director
Selwyn Harper Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer

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