A Sharp Intake of Breath
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A Sharp Intake of Breath

★ 7.2/10 TMDB Premiered 1977-07-25 4 seasons 22 eps

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.

Last Episode Aired 1981-02-15
S4E6 — 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.

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David Jason
David Jason
Peter Barnes
Jacqueline Clarke
Sheila Barnes
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