TV series

Breathless

Name: Breathless
Released: 2013
Cast: Jack Davenport, Natasha Little, Iain Glen, Zoe Boyle, Catherine Steadman

2013· 1 season· 60 min episodes★ 6.8Canceled

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

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

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upOct 10, 2013 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Joshua Wichard (Young Man in Pond (as Josh Wichard)), Angus Wright (Major Domo), Michael Troughton (Mr. Truscott), Cheryl Campbell (Mrs. Truscott), Finbar Lynch (Monty Meecher)
E2 Episode 2Oct 17, 2013 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Troughton (Mr. Truscott), Cheryl Campbell (Mrs. Truscott), Finbar Lynch (Monty Meecher), Pippa Haywood (Valerie Smallwood), Sarah Parish (Margaret Dalton)
E3 Episode 3Oct 24, 2013 · 60 min
Synopsis
Charlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
Guest stars: Cheryl Campbell (Mrs. Truscott), Finbar Lynch (Monty Meecher), Sarah Parish (Margaret Dalton)
E4 Episode 4Oct 31, 2013 · 60 min
Synopsis
Otto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
Guest stars: Tom Rosenthal (Sam Roth), Michael Troughton (Mr. Truscott), Cheryl Campbell (Mrs. Truscott), Sarah Parish (Margaret Dalton)
E5 Episode 5Nov 7, 2013 · 60 min
Synopsis
Angela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
Guest stars: Tom Rosenthal (Sam Roth), Finbar Lynch (Monty Meecher), Sarah Parish (Margaret Dalton)
E6 Episode 6Nov 14, 2013 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tom Rosenthal (Sam Roth), Michael Troughton (Mr. Truscott), Cheryl Campbell (Mrs. Truscott), Finbar Lynch (Monty Meecher)