TV series

A Sharp Intake of Breath

1977–1981 · 4 seasons

A gentle, witty sitcom where everyday frustrations become playful battles with bureaucracy, easy to watch and often breaking the fourth wall.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Light, satirical, whimsical and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Work, family, class, power
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: work
family
class
power
freedom
Places: suburbs
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild