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A Sharp Intake of Breath

  • Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom

Sitcom starring David Jason as hapless husband Peter Barnes.

A Sharp Intake of Breath is not currently available on demand.

  • To the Manor Born: Christmas Special 1979

    Description: Audrey falls out with Richard over who should provide the crib for the village church.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 1 episode available.

  • To the Manor Born

    Description: Classic sitcom about an upper-class woman and a nouveau riche businessman; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 20 episodes available.

  • Terry and June

    Description: Terry Scott and June Whitfield star in this suburban comedy of marital ups and downs.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 61 episodes available.

  • Allo Allo!

    Description: Wartime sitcom about the French Resistance starring Gorden Kaye and Carmen Silvera; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 77 episodes available.

  • Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

    Description: Classic '70s sitcom about two lads from Newcastle.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 26 episodes available.

  • Porridge

    Description: Classic comedy series about the inmates of HM Prison Slade, starring Ronnie Barker.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 12 episodes available.

  • Birds of a Feather

    Description: Sitcom about sisters Sharon and Tracy, whose husbands are sent to prison.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 93 episodes available.

  • Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: When Janet Met Jonny

    Description: A musical flashback detailing how Donna, Janet and Louise first met Jonny and Gaz.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 1 episode available.

  • Two Doors Down: Christmas 2021

    Description: Michelle hosts everyone for a Christmas gathering, but struggles to keep things on track.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 1 episode available.

  • Two Doors Down: Christmas 2022

    Description: Christine surprises the neighbours with some uncharacteristic festive generosity.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 1 episode available.

  • Toast of London

    Description: Comedy following the life of eccentric middle-aged actor Steven Toast (Matt Berry).; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 18 episodes available.

  • Upstart Crow: Lockdown Christmas 1603

    Description: As Christmas approaches, Will and Kate are in state-enforced home confinement.; Category: Classic Comedy & Sitcom; 1 episode available.