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.
Where to Watch A Sharp Intake of Breath • Season 4
6 Episodes
Wheels
E1
WheelsPeter's asked to deliver the company chairman his car - a flash Mercedes. Giving it a quick drive around, he encounters a group of anti-car, anti-pollution protesters and is swiftly arrested alongside them.
Match of the Day
E2
Match of the DayAfter managing to secure a ticket to a major international football match at Wembley, Peter manages to lose - and reacquire - his ticket numerous times. Will he make it to see the big game?
The Train Now Standing
E3
The Train Now StandingHaving discovered that the train he and Sheila catch into London has been cancelled, Peter heads to the offices of British Rail to demand changes.
While the Cat's Away
E4
While the Cat's AwayWith Sheila away visiting her ill mother, Terry challenges Peter to prove he's still got what it takes and can chat up a lady in the pub. When he fails, Terry organises the pair a double-date at a Chinese restaurant.
The Weekend
E5
The WeekendHaving bumped into an old army friend in the park, Peter and Sheila are invited to stay with him - 'Snogger' Sutcliffe - and his wife for the weekend at their country retreat.
Rear Window
E6
Rear WindowHaving 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.
