Breathless
Breathless
TV ShowCanceled

Breathless

6.8 / 10
2013
1 season
6 episodes
Drama

Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.

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Breathless Trailer | Encore | ITV

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Seasons

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    4.0
    10-10-201360m

    Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    4.0
    17-10-201360m

    Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    4.0
    24-10-201360m

    Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    4.0
    31-10-201360m

    Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    4.0
    07-11-201360m

    Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    4.0
    14-11-201360m

    After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.

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