Why it may be worth watching
- Breathless combines Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Jack Davenport, Natasha Little, Iain Glen.
TV series
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.
More detailsEpisodes
Seasons
People
Cast
Jack DavenportOtto Powell
Natasha LittleElizabeth Powell
Iain GlenRonald Mulligan
Zoe BoyleJean Truscott
Catherine SteadmanAngela Wilson
Joanna PageLily Enderbury
Oliver ChrisRichard Truscott
Shaun DingwallCharlie Enderbury
Rudi GoodmanThomas Powell
Diane FletcherMatron Vosper
Melanie KilburnMrs. Johnstone
Holli DempseyMaureen Mulligan
Ronny JhuttiDr. Omprakash Mehta
Viewing guide
Is Breathless right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
london, englandnursedoctorperiod dramagynecologistabortionmedical drama1960s
How it compares
Viewing guidance uses the title details shown on this page; classifications may differ by region.
Community
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Log in to write a review.
Videos
Related videos
You may also like
From FMM Reviews
More stories about movies and television
TV guide
Newsnight (1980): Series Review, Plot, Cast and Episodes
This Newsnight (1980) review examines the news series through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide TV guide
Countdown (1982): Series Review, Plot, Cast and Episodes
This Countdown (1982) review examines the reality series through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide Movie guide
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013): Movie Review, Plot, Cast and Verdict
This Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) review examines the horror and thriller film through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide 
Paul Chu Kong
Amin Baahmed
Agnez Mo
Kathleen Robertson
Lisa-Marie Koroll
Lenny Rush
Johnny Flynn
Tian Xiwei
Scarlet Rose Stallone
MyAnna Buring
Alan Ritchson
Olga Kurylenko