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A Sharp Intake of Breath (TV Series 1977–1981) Poster

(1977–1981)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Les Chatfield ... (13 episodes, 1977-1979)
Stuart Allen ... (9 episodes, 1980-1981)

Series Writing Credits  

Ronnie Taylor ... (written by) (14 episodes, 1977-1980)
Vince Powell ... (written by) (6 episodes, 1981)
Kenneth Cope ... (written by) (1 episode, 1978)
Leslie Duxbury ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)

Series Cast  

David Jason ...  Peter Barnes 22 episodes, 1977-1981
Jacqueline Clarke ...  Sheila Barnes 21 episodes, 1978-1981
Richard Wilson ...  Basil Dawson / ... 16 episodes, 1977-1980
Alun Armstrong ...  Albert / ... 12 episodes, 1978-1979
Maggie Jones Maggie Jones ...  Jean / ... 5 episodes, 1979-1980
Malcolm Storry ...  Cyril Potts / ... 4 episodes, 1978-1981
Bella Emberg ...  Doris / ... 4 episodes, 1978-1979
Margaret Courtenay ...  Sheila's Mother / ... 3 episodes, 1978-1981
Bunny May Bunny May ...  Terry / ... 3 episodes, 1980-1981
Diana Malin Diana Malin ...  Miss Jenkins / ... 3 episodes, 1978-1981
Michael Stainton Michael Stainton ...  Arthur / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Arthur White Arthur White ...  Alf / ... 2 episodes, 1978-1981
Cyril Appleton ...  P.C. / ... 2 episodes, 1980-1981
Gordon Salkilld Gordon Salkilld ...  Barman / ... 2 episodes, 1978
Harry Littlewood ...  Barman / ... 2 episodes, 1981
Patricia Brake ...  Sheila Barnes 1 episode, 1977
Bryan Pringle ...  George Manson 1 episode, 1977
Glynn Edwards ...  Mr. Smith 1 episode, 1981
Norman Chappell ...  Thompson 1 episode, 1981
Anthony Dawes Anthony Dawes ...  Martin 1 episode, 1981
Ellis Dale Ellis Dale ...  Mr. Morris 1 episode, 1981
Gary Waldhorn ...  Denis 1 episode, 1980
Larry Martyn ...  Barry Penders 1 episode, 1980
Kate Williams Kate Williams ...  Juliet 1 episode, 1981
Anthony Sharp ...  Mr. Elliot 1 episode, 1981
Gerald Flood ...  Doctor 1 episode, 1981
Dennis Ramsden Dennis Ramsden ...  Mr. Pritchard 1 episode, 1981
John Bardon ...  Bates 1 episode, 1978
Janet Key ...  Sandra 1 episode, 1979
John Price John Price ...  P.C. Reynolds 1 episode, 1979
John Sharp ...  Bellamy 1 episode, 1980
Linda Robson Linda Robson ...  Maureen 1 episode, 1981
Myfanwy Talog Myfanwy Talog ...  Sylvia 1 episode, 1981
Paul Luty ...  Farmer 1 episode, 1981
Deirdre Costello ...  Mrs. Smith 1 episode, 1981
Shaun Curry Shaun Curry ...  Police Sergeant 1 episode, 1981
Roger Booth ...  Mr. Mathews 1 episode, 1978
Blake Butler Blake Butler ...  Hotel Guest 1 episode, 1978
John Rees John Rees ...  Bill 1 episode, 1978
Patricia Clapton Patricia Clapton ...  Mrs. Pearson 1 episode, 1978
Philip Jackson ...  Terry Glover 1 episode, 1979
Neil McCarthy ...  Sgt. Mallins 1 episode, 1979
Nigel Humphreys ...  Ambulance Man 1 episode, 1979
Pauline Munro Pauline Munro ...  Marion 1 episode, 1979
James House James House ...  Church Warden 1 episode, 1979
Richard Caldicot ...  David Clarke 1 episode, 1980
Christopher Banks ...  Vicar, St. Michael's 1 episode, 1980
Jon Glover ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1981
Jo Ross ...  Shirley 1 episode, 1981
Edmund Pegge ...  P.C. Wilkins 1 episode, 1981
Frank Marlborough Frank Marlborough ...  Park Keeper 1 episode, 1981
Edwin Brown ...  Man in Pub 1 episode, 1981
Tamar Cooper Tamar Cooper ...  Night Nurse 1 episode, 1979
Clive Wouters Clive Wouters ...  Vicar, St. Margaret's 1 episode, 1980
James Benson James Benson ...  Youth 1 episode, 1981
Kristopher Kum ...  Chinaman 1 episode, 1981
Reg Pritchard ...  Vicar 1 episode, 1981
Rikki Howard Rikki Howard ...  Blonde 1 episode, 1978
Ron Riley Ron Riley ...  Milkman 1 episode, 1979
Albert Moses ...  Postman 1 episode, 1981
Sue Bond Sue Bond ...  Blonde 1 episode, 1981
David Landberg David Landberg ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1981
Monica Stewart Monica Stewart ...  Mrs. Mathews 1 episode, 1978
Roberta Tovey ...  Young Lady 1 episode, 1981
Alister Williamson ...  Security Officer 1 episode, 1981
David Howe David Howe ...  Porter 1 episode, 1981
Alan Wicks Alan Wicks ...  Lorry Driver 1 episode, 1981
Ronald Mayer Ronald Mayer ...  Sheila's Father 1 episode, 1978
Noel Coleman Noel Coleman ...  Man on Train 1 episode, 1981
Michael Slater Michael Slater ...  Man at Wembley 1 episode, 1981
Martyn Whitby Martyn Whitby ...  Sheila's Brother 1 episode, 1978
Mike Lewin Mike Lewin ...  Sailor 1 episode, 1981
Rory O'Connor Rory O'Connor ...  Workman 1 episode, 1981
John Salthouse ...  Andrew 1 episode, 1978
Janice Bean Janice Bean ...  Woman with Letter 1 episode, 1981
Ivor Danvers Ivor Danvers ...  David 1 episode, 1978
Hugh Johns Hugh Johns ...  Commentator 1 episode, 1981
John Marquand John Marquand ...  Landlord 1 episode, 1978
Anthony Arundell Anthony Arundell ...  Lionel 1 episode, 1978
Laurie Goode ...  Footballer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Ralph G. Morse ...  Footballer (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981
Lee Richards Lee Richards ...  Woman in Parked Car (uncredited) 1 episode, 1981

Series Produced by 

Les Chatfield ... producer (13 episodes, 1977-1979)
Stuart Allen ... producer (9 episodes, 1980-1981)

Series Music by 

Ken Jones ... (22 episodes, 1977-1981)

Series Production Design by 

Ray White ... (3 episodes, 1978)
Gerry Roberts ... (2 episodes, 1978)
Richard Lake ... (1 episode, 1978)
Anthony Waller ... (1 episode, 1979)

Series Makeup Department 

Elizabeth Portsmouth ... makeup artist (6 episodes, 1978)

Series Art Department 

Colin Harris ... production buyer (7 episodes, 1977-1979)

Series Sound Department 

Bob Woodhouse ... sound (4 episodes, 1978)
Henry Bird ... sound (1 episode, 1978)
Ted Scott ... sound (1 episode, 1978)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Mike Whitcutt ... cameras (6 episodes, 1978)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Mary Gibson ... wardrobe (4 episodes, 1978)
Sue Le Cash ... wardrobe (1 episode, 1978)
Claire Sorrell ... wardrobe (1 episode, 1978)

Series Editorial Department 

John Crane ... vision (6 episodes, 1978)
Moyra Bird ... vision mixer (3 episodes, 1978)
Mary Forrest ... vision mixer (2 episodes, 1978)
Carole Legg ... vision mixer (1 episode, 1978)

Series Additional Crew 

Mel Calman ... cartoons (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Colin Harris ... production assistant (6 episodes, 1978)

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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