Breathless

2013-10-10 Drama 12

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.

Storyline

First Aired

2013-10-10
Last Aired

2013-11-14
Creator

Paul Unwin
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Canceled
Language

English
Network

PBS, ITV1

Keywords:

london, england nurse doctor period drama gynecologist abortion medical drama 1960s maternity

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Otto Powell is summoned to the hospital's theatre where Richard Truscott, is about to make a rather se...More

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.Less

60mins 2013-10-10

2. Episode 2

Richard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but ...More

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.Less

60mins 2013-10-17

3. Episode 3

Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. El...More

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

60mins 2013-10-24

4. Episode 4

Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan make...More

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

60mins 2013-10-31

5. Episode 5

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

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

60mins 2013-11-07

6. Episode 6

After meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confe...More

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.Less