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A Sharp Intake of Breath

Season 2 Episode 5: The Square on the Hypotenuse

A shocking confession sets off a chain reaction of drama in a pub, as a man's words ignite a fiery confrontation between his wife and girlfriend, prompting Peter to step in and mediate the situation. Meanwhile, Sheila's evening takes a dark and ominous turn after a tense run-in with her...

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 Your Move

Aired: Feb 19, 1979

Excitement builds as Sheila breaks free from her DIY nightmare after six grue...

Episode 2 Your Very Good Health

2. Your Very Good Health

Aired: Feb 26, 1979

Peter's hospital visit becomes a chaotic ordeal after a fall from a fork leav...

Episode 3 Where There's a Will

3. Where There's a Will

Aired: Mar 5, 1979

A funeral takes place, with Peter and Sheila collaborating to host a memorabl...

Episode 4 Another Little Drink

4. Another Little Drink

Aired: Mar 12, 1979

Peter's night out with Sheila is derailed when he struggles to leave the pub'...

Episode 5 The Square on the Hypotenuse

5. The Square on the Hypotenuse

Aired: Mar 19, 1979

A shocking confession sets off a chain reaction of drama in a pub, as a man's...

Episode 6 What About the Workers?

6. What About the Workers?

Aired: Mar 26, 1979

A noisy conveyor belt sparks a series of events, leading Peter into a clash w...

Main Cast

David JasonPeter Barnes

Jacqueline Clarke

Jacqueline ClarkeSheila Barnes

Richard WilsonSuperintendent Redway

Alun ArmstrongBarry

Janet Key

Janet KeySandra

Info about A Sharp Intake of Breath

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Comedy