Breathless (2013)
Synopsis
Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.
First Air Date: 2013-10-10
Last Air Date: 2013-11-14
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Peter Grimsdale, Paul Unwin
Networks: PBS, ITV1
Top Cast
- Jack Davenport as Otto Powell
- Natasha Little as Elizabeth Powell
- Iain Glen as Ronald Mulligan
- Zoe Boyle as Jean Truscott
- Catherine Steadman as Angela Wilson
- Joanna Page as Lily Enderbury
- Oliver Chris as Richard Truscott
- Shaun Dingwall as Charlie Enderbury
- Rudi Goodman as Thomas Powell
- Diane Fletcher as Matron Vosper
Seasons
Season 1 (2013)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather serious mistake. Otto and his ever-faithful anaesthetist Charlie Enderbury have been called out for a private operation.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.
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