Breathless

6.8(9)|2013-10-10|1 seasons, 6 episodes

Drama

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(6)

S1E1 · 2013-10-10 · 60m

Episode 1

4.0

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.

S1E2 · 2013-10-17 · 60m

Episode 2

4.0

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.

S1E3 · 2013-10-24 · 60m

Episode 3

4.0

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

S1E4 · 2013-10-31 · 60m

Episode 4

4.0

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

S1E5 · 2013-11-07 · 60m

Episode 5

4.0

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

S1E6 · 2013-11-14 · 60m

Episode 6

4.0

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.