COLLECTION · Series · 2013

Breathless

Name: Breathless
Genre: Drama
Duration: 60 min
Rating: 6.8

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.

Source: TMDB

* 6.8 (9)Drama

Creators

Peter Grimsdale · Paul Unwin

Studios

PBS · ITV1 · ITV Studios

Runtime

60 min/ep

Release

10/10/2013

Score

6.8 / 10 (9)

Where to watch

Streaming

PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel

Free

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

6 episodes · 2013

Episode 1. Episode 1

2013-10-10 · 60 min

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. Episode 2

2013-10-17 · 60 min

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. Episode 3

2013-10-24 · 60 min

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

Episode 4. Episode 4

2013-10-31 · 60 min

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

Episode 5. Episode 5

2013-11-07 · 60 min

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

Episode 6. Episode 6

2013-11-14 · 60 min

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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