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
- Pilot - A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Sheila fancies having a small porch added to the back door off the kitchen, so calls in a local builder. Peter heads off to see his bank manager for a loan to cover the quote...
Notes
Originally planned to be the second episode of The Sound Of Laughter, this was brought forwards one week.
Some sources indicate an initial broadcast date of 23rd or 26th July but we have been unable to confirm either.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 28th July 1977
- Time
- 7pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Peter Barnes |
| Patricia Brake | Sheila Barnes |
| Richard Wilson | Mr. Ramskill (Bank Manager) |
| Bryan Pringle | George Manson (Builder) |
| Ronnie Taylor | Writer |
| Les Chatfield | Director |
| Les Chatfield | Producer |
| Al Pigden | Editor |
| George Clark | Editor |
| Barry Ford | Casting Director |
| Hamilton J. Willis | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |
| Stanley Mills | Production Designer |