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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Series 4, Episode 6 - Rear Window
Having failed to ingratiate himself with the new neighbours, Peter manages to sprain his ankle falling from a ladder. Sat in bed with little more to do than look out of the window, he soon becomes convinced that the short-tempered new neighbour has murdered his wife.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 15th February 1981
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Peter Barnes |
| Jacqueline Clarke | Sheila Barnes |
| Glynn Edwards | Mr. Smith |
| Gerald Flood | Doctor |
| Deirdre Costello | Mrs. Smith |
| Jon Glover | Policeman |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Don Fisher | Production Designer |
| Barry Ford | Casting Director |
| Hamilton J. Willis | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |