Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
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Episode 1 - The Flypaper
Release Date: 1980-08-09With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
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Episode 2 - A Picture of a Place
Release Date: 1980-08-16Hazel is a gullible, old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and Merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable picture from her for a knockdown price. But all is not quite as it seems.
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Episode 3 - Proof of Guilt
Release Date: 1980-08-23Hard-bitten police inspector Walters has a murder on his hands that he can't crack. The prime suspect is George Stamford, who was alone in a locked room with the dead man when he was shot - but he is admitting nothing, and there is no evidence against him.
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Episode 4 - Vengeance is Mine Inc.
Release Date: 1980-08-30Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.
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Episode 5 - A Girl Can't Always Have Everything
Release Date: 1980-11-09Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.
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Episode 6 - Parson's Pleasure
Release Date: 1980-11-30Cyril makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer, but when he buys a farmer’s valuable furniture item, his luck may be about to run out.
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Episode 7 - The Stinker
Release Date: 1980-12-07When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss.
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Episode 8 - I'll Be Seeing You
Release Date: 1980-12-14When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell.
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Episode 9 - The Party
Release Date: 1980-12-19When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.