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 2, Episode 6 - What About The Workers

Peter's caught up in the officiousness of trade unionism when a repair man at his firm spots him, a white collared worker, turning a conveyor belt on and off. Matters are set to only get worse as the shop steward arrives.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 26th March 1979
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Guest cast
Richard Wilson Mr. Cotterill
Alun Armstrong Les Buckley
Maggie Jones Mrs. Gladys Craig
Philip Jackson Terry Glover
Writing team
Ronnie Taylor Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Les Chatfield Producer
John Hawkins Editor
Anthony Waller Production Designer
Shirley Teece Casting Director
Hamilton J. Willis Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer

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