A Sharp Intake of Breath
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Starring
David JasonJacqueline ClarkeRichard WilsonAlun ArmstrongMaggie JonesMalcolm Storry
Written by
Ronnie Taylor
Starring
David JasonJacqueline ClarkeRichard WilsonAlun ArmstrongMaggie JonesMalcolm Storry
Written by
Ronnie Taylor
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A Sharp Intake of Breath Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| S2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| S3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 6.6 | ||||
| S4 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
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British sitcom in which happy-go-lucky character Peter Barnes comically and haphazardly tries to deal with the daily frustrations his life throws at him.
All Seasons
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Season 11977
6.812072h 54m
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Season 21979
6.99462h 31m
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Season 31980
6.64831h 15m
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Season 41981
6.98562h 33m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
David Jason Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke Sheila Barnes
Richard Wilson Basil Dawson, Dad, Dr. Condon
Alun Armstrong Albert, Alec, Arthur Clegg
Maggie Jones Jean, Mrs. Gladys Craig, Mrs. Wilson
Malcolm Storry Cyril Potts, Man with 'Leg', Tommy
Bella Emberg Doris, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Jackson
Margaret Courtenay Sheila's Mother, Receptionist
Bunny May Terry, Gordon
Diana Malin Miss Jenkins, Secretary, Woman on Train
Crew
Ronnie Taylor
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