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The Best Episodes of Breathless Season 1

Every episode of Breathless Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Breathless Season 1!

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...
Genre:Drama
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Breathless" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Paul Unwin and written by Paul Unwin, Peter Grimsdale, it aired on 10/10/2013. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.1/1092 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2013

    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.

    Director: Paul Unwin

    Writer: Paul Unwin, Peter Grimsdale

  • Episode 2
    7.7/1072 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2013

    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.

    Director: Paul Unwin

    Writer: Paul Unwin

  • Episode 3
    7.8/1069 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2013

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

    Director: Marek Losey

    Writer: Paul Unwin

  • Episode 4
    7.9/1063 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2013

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

    Director: Marek Losey

    Writer: Paul Unwin

  • Episode 5
    7.8/1057 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2013

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

    Director: Philippa Langdale

    Writer: Simon Tyrrell

  • Episode 6
    7.5/1063 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2013

    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.

    Director: Philippa Langdale

    Writer: Paul Unwin