A Sharp Intake of Breath's primary photo
  • A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977–1981)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977–1981)
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

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.
Seasons
4   |   3   |   2   |   1 &nbsp See all
Creator
Ronnie Taylor (written by)
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about A Sharp Intake of Breath.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Jul 25, 1977

Release date (First episode)
Jul 25, 1977 (United Kingdom)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for A Sharp Intake of Breath.

Cast

+ Add Cast
82 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
David Jason
Peter Barnes Peter Barnes   See fewer
22
Jacqueline Clarke
Sheila Barnes Sheila Barnes   See fewer
21
Richard Wilson
Basil Dawson / Dad / Dr. Condon / Dr. Macburney / Henshaw / … See more Basil Dawson / Dad / Dr. Condon / Dr. Macburney / Henshaw / Jack Wainwright / Mr. Cotterill / Mr. Fitch / Mr. Fraser / Mr. Kerr / Mr. Myers / Mr. Ramskill / Perkins / Police Doctor / Rev. Ernest Plummley / Superintendent Redway   See fewer
16
Alun Armstrong
Albert / Alec / Arthur Clegg / Barry / Brian / … See more Albert / Alec / Arthur Clegg / Barry / Brian / Frank Grant / Jack Dyson / Jackson / Les Buckley / Simon Wilson / Terry / Wilson   See fewer
12
Maggie Jones
Jean / Mrs. Gladys Craig / Mrs. Wilson / Phyllis / Sister Macklin Jean / Mrs. Gladys Craig / Mrs. Wilson / Phyllis / Sister Macklin   See fewer
5
Malcolm Storry
Cyril Potts / Man with 'Leg' / Tommy / Wilf Cyril Potts / Man with 'Leg' / Tommy / Wilf   See fewer
4
Bella Emberg
Doris / Mrs. Casey / Mrs. Jackson Doris / Mrs. Casey / Mrs. Jackson   See fewer
4
Margaret Courtenay
Sheila's Mother / Receptionist Sheila's Mother / Receptionist   See fewer
3
Bunny May
Terry / Gordon Terry / Gordon   See fewer
3
Diana Malin
Miss Jenkins / Secretary / Woman on Train Miss Jenkins / Secretary / Woman on Train   See fewer
3
Michael Stainton
Arthur / Johnson Arthur / Johnson   See fewer
2
Arthur White
Alf / Bert Alf / Bert   See fewer
2
Cyril Appleton
P.C. / Policeman P.C. / Policeman   See fewer
2
Gordon Salkilld
Barman / Porter Barman / Porter   See fewer
2
Harry Littlewood
Barman / Ticket Inspector Barman / Ticket Inspector   See fewer
2
Patricia Brake
Sheila Barnes Sheila Barnes   See fewer
1
Bryan Pringle
George Manson George Manson   See fewer
1
Glynn Edwards
Mr. Smith Mr. Smith   See fewer
1
Norman Chappell
Thompson Thompson   See fewer
1
Anthony Dawes
Martin Martin   See fewer
1
Ellis Dale
Mr. Morris Mr. Morris   See fewer
1
1
Larry Martyn
Barry Penders Barry Penders   See fewer
1
Kate Williams
Juliet Juliet   See fewer
1
Anthony Sharp
Mr. Elliot Mr. Elliot   See fewer
1
Gerald Flood
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
1
Dennis Ramsden
Mr. Pritchard Mr. Pritchard   See fewer
1
1
Janet Key
Sandra Sandra   See fewer
1
John Price
P.C. Reynolds P.C. Reynolds   See fewer
1
John Sharp
Bellamy Bellamy   See fewer
1
Linda Robson
Maureen Maureen   See fewer
1
Myfanwy Talog
Sylvia Sylvia   See fewer
1
Paul Luty
Farmer Farmer   See fewer
1
Deirdre Costello
Mrs. Smith Mrs. Smith   See fewer
1
Shaun Curry
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
1
Roger Booth
Mr. Mathews Mr. Mathews   See fewer
1
Blake Butler
Hotel Guest Hotel Guest   See fewer
1
1
Patricia Clapton
Mrs. Pearson Mrs. Pearson   See fewer
1
Philip Jackson
Terry Glover Terry Glover   See fewer
1
Neil McCarthy
Sgt. Mallins Sgt. Mallins   See fewer
1
Nigel Humphreys
Ambulance Man Ambulance Man   See fewer
1
Pauline Munro
Marion Marion   See fewer
1
James House
Church Warden Church Warden   See fewer
1
Richard Caldicot
David Clarke David Clarke   See fewer
1
Christopher Banks
Vicar, St. Michael's Vicar, St. Michael's   See fewer
1
Jon Glover
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Jo Ross
Shirley Shirley   See fewer
1
Edmund Pegge
P.C. Wilkins P.C. Wilkins   See fewer
1
Frank Marlborough
Park Keeper Park Keeper   See fewer
1
Edwin Brown
Man in Pub Man in Pub   See fewer
1
Tamar Cooper
Night Nurse Night Nurse   See fewer
1
Clive Wouters
Vicar, St. Margaret's Vicar, St. Margaret's   See fewer
1
1
Kristopher Kum
Chinaman Chinaman   See fewer
1
1
Rikki Howard
Blonde Blonde   See fewer
1
Ron Riley
Milkman Milkman   See fewer
1
Albert Moses
Postman Postman   See fewer
1
Sue Bond
Blonde Blonde   See fewer
1
David Landberg
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
1
Monica Stewart
Mrs. Mathews Mrs. Mathews   See fewer
1
Roberta Tovey
Young Lady Young Lady   See fewer
1
Alister Williamson
Security Officer Security Officer   See fewer
1
David Howe
Porter Porter   See fewer
1
Alan Wicks
Lorry Driver Lorry Driver   See fewer
1
Ronald Mayer
Sheila's Father Sheila's Father   See fewer
1
Noel Coleman
Man on Train Man on Train   See fewer
1
Michael Slater
Man at Wembley Man at Wembley   See fewer
1
Martyn Whitby
Sheila's Brother Sheila's Brother   See fewer
1
Mike Lewin
Sailor Sailor   See fewer
1
Rory O'Connor
Workman Workman   See fewer
1
1
Janice Bean
Woman with Letter Woman with Letter   See fewer
1
1
Hugh Johns
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
1
John Marquand
Landlord Landlord   See fewer
1
1
Laurie Goode
Footballer (uncredited) Footballer (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Ralph G. Morse
Footballer (uncredited) Footballer (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Lee Richards
Woman in Parked Car (uncredited) Woman in Parked Car (uncredited)   See fewer
1
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown