Breathless

6.860m20131 season

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.

Where to Watch

PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel

Tele2 Play

Thirteen

WETA+

Cast

Jack Davenport

Otto Powell

Natasha Little

Elizabeth Powell

Iain Glen

Ronald Mulligan

Zoe Boyle

Jean Truscott

Catherine Steadman

Angela Wilson

Joanna Page

Lily Enderbury

Oliver Chris

Richard Truscott

Shaun Dingwall

Charlie Enderbury

Rudi Goodman

Thomas Powell

Diane Fletcher

Matron Vosper

Melanie Kilburn

Mrs. Johnstone

Holli Dempsey

Maureen Mulligan

Ronny Jhutti

Dr. Omprakash Mehta

Dystin Johnson

Sister Neville

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Episodes

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Episode 1

2013-10-10 · 60m

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

2013-10-17 · 60m

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

2013-10-24 · 60m

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

Episode 4

2013-10-31 · 60m

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

Episode 5

2013-11-07 · 60m

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

Episode 6

2013-11-14 · 60m

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.