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A Sharp Intake of Breath

Season 4 Episode 3: The Train Now Standing

A chaotic day unfolds for the family during their monthly visit to Sheila's parents, as a malfunctioning vending machine at the train station unleashes a torrent of coffee, causing pandemonium. To make matters worse, Peter's trip to London to resolve a cancelled service adds to the mayhem.

Season 4 Episodes:

Episode 1 Wheels

Aired: Jan 11, 1981

Peter's delivery mission for the chairman's car takes an unexpected turn when...

Episode 2 Match of the Day

2. Match of the Day

Aired: Jan 18, 1981

A ticketing crisis erupts when Peter mistakenly posts his England v West Germ...

Episode 3 The Train Now Standing

3. The Train Now Standing

Aired: Jan 25, 1981

A chaotic day unfolds for the family during their monthly visit to Sheila's p...

Episode 4 While the Cat's Away

4. While the Cat's Away

Aired: Feb 1, 1981

Peter's friend issues a daring challenge at the local pub: to pick up a woman...

Episode 5 The Weekend

Aired: Feb 8, 1981

The tranquility of a rural retreat is shattered as Peter and Sheila's weekend...

Episode 6 Rear Window

Aired: Feb 15, 1981

Peter's attempts to charm his new neighbors are met with resistance, and a sm...

Main Cast

David JasonPeter Barnes

Jacqueline Clarke

Jacqueline ClarkeSheila Barnes

Norman Chappell

Norman ChappellThompson

Anthony SharpMr. Elliot

Malcolm StorryTommy

Creators

Stuart Allen

Stuart AllenDirector

Info about A Sharp Intake of Breath

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Comedy