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.
Breathless (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 4.0
Writer: Peter Grimsdale
Air date: 2013-10-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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) 4.0
Writer: Paul Unwin
Air date: 2013-10-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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) 4.0
Writer: Paul Unwin
Air date: 2013-10-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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) 4.0
Writer: Paul Unwin
Air date: 2013-10-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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) 4.0
Writer: Simon Tyrrell
Air date: 2013-11-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 4.0
Writer: Paul Unwin
Air date: 2013-11-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 6