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 4, Episode 2 - Match Of The Day
After managing to secure a ticket to a major international football match at Wembley, Peter manages to lose - and reacquire - his ticket numerous times. Will he make it to see the big game?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 18th January 1981
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Peter Barnes |
| Jacqueline Clarke | Sheila Barnes |
| Michael Stainton | Johnson |
| Bunny May | Terry |
| Linda Robson | Maureen |
| Edwin Brown | Man in Pub |
| Cyril Appleton | Policeman |
| Albert Moses | Postman |
| Alister Williamson | Security Officer |
| Michael Slater | Man at Wembley |
| Rory O'Connor | Workman |
| Janice Bean | Woman with Letter |
| Hugh Johns | Commentator (Voice) |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Tom Rowland | Editor |
| Jeff Tessler | Production Designer |
| Barry Ford | Casting Director |
| Selwyn Harper | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |