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.
- Created by
- Peter Grimsdale
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Oct 10, 201360 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.
S1 E2Episode 2
Oct 17, 201360 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.
S1 E3Episode 3
Oct 24, 201360 min
Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
S1 E4Episode 4
Oct 31, 201360 min
Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
S1 E5Episode 5
Nov 7, 201360 min
Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
S1 E6Episode 6
Nov 14, 201360 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.
Starring
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
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Breathless?
- Breathless is streaming on WETA+, Hoopla, Thirteen, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Breathless are there?
- Breathless has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Cancelled.
- Will there be a new season of Breathless?
- Breathless has been canceled; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 14, 2013.
- Who stars in Breathless?
- Breathless stars Jack Davenport, Natasha Little, Iain Glen, Zoe Boyle, Catherine Steadman.
