A Sharp Intake of Breath
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.
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1.A Sharp Intake Of Breath
25-07-197730m- Ep 2
2.Your Life In Their Hands
20-02-197830mPeter doesn't much feel like eating his breakfast, which leads Sheila to insist he visit the doctor for a check-up.
- Ep 3
3.Happy Motoring
27-02-197830mThe car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.
- Ep 4
4.See You In Court
06-03-197830mThe Barnes' marital bliss is thrown awry when he's forced to bring his very drunk boss home from an office party. Peter's desperate to bring their relationship back from the brink...
5.The Gasman Cometh
20-03-197830mPeter begins to tear his hair out when men from the gas board arrive to install his new central heating.
- Ep 6
6.The Seven Year Hitch
27-03-197830mFor their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.
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