Breathless

1h

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

10th Oct 2013

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

17th Oct 2013

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

24th Oct 2013

Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1h

31st Oct 2013

Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

1h

7th Nov 2013

Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

1h

14th Nov 2013

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.

First air date

10th Oct 2013

Last air date

14th Nov 2013

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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