Breathless
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.
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Seasons
1.Episode 1
4.010-10-20131hOtto 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...
2.Episode 2
4.017-10-20131hRichard discovers Jean's deception over the miscarriage. Otto's fascination for Angela continues, but she is uncomfortable about being pursued by a married man.
3.Episode 3
4.024-10-20131hCharlie is anxious and distracted after a brush with the law which could have serious consequences. Elizabeth attempts to reason with Mulligan.
4.Episode 4
4.031-10-20131hOtto asks Angela to accompany him on an overnight visit to a cottage hospital in Dorset. Mulligan makes his proposal to Elizabeth.
5.Episode 5
4.007-11-20131hAngela gets a cruel reminder that Otto is married and Elizabeth feels powerless against Mulligan.
6.Episode 6
4.014-11-20131hAfter meeting him, Otto realises the extent of Mulligan's obsession and determination. Elizabeth confesses what has been going on and they hatch a plan.
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