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 - Would You Believe It?
Release Date: 1981-04-05Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargained for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel.
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Episode 2 - Vicious Circle
Release Date: 1981-04-12An old lady catches Rex Tobin, a young burglar who was planning to rob her, and makes friends with him. But what is she really up to?
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Episode 3 - The Boy Who Talked with Animals
Release Date: 1981-04-19When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend, but there could be more to his pet than meets the eye.
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Episode 4 - The Best of Everything
Release Date: 1981-04-26Desperate to win the affections of his boss’s daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love?
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Episode 5 - A Woman's Help
Release Date: 1981-05-03Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own.
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Episode 6 - Shatterproof
Release Date: 1981-05-10Property tycoon Gerry Williams is married to the beautiful but unhappy Ellen, and somewhere the marriage has gone terribly wrong. Then an assassin is hired to kill Gerry, and he makes the mistake of getting too friendly with his target.
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Episode 7 - The Sound Machine
Release Date: 1981-05-17A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.
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Episode 8 - Never Speak Ill of the Dead
Release Date: 1981-05-24David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated.
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Episode 9 - The Best Policy
Release Date: 1981-05-31Harry Flock has had a temporary promotion as acting manager of a branch bank. He is honest and meticulous to a fault, but in danger of losing his job when head office gets anonymous complaints about alleged embezzlements. His accounts are immaculate - in fact, they seem too good to be true.
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Episode 10 - The Last Bottle in the World
Release Date: 1981-06-07Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.
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Episode 11 - Kindly Dig Your Grave
Release Date: 1981-06-14Madame Lagrue runs a smart but commercial art gallery in Montmartre, Paris, getting rich at the expense of struggling artists. Then one of her victims falls in love with Fatima, an artist's model, and Lagrue is up against someone even more cunning than she is.
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Episode 12 - Completely Foolproof
Release Date: 1981-06-21The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.
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Episode 13 - There's One Born Every Minute
Release Date: 1981-06-05Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.
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Episode 14 - Bosom Friends
Release Date: 1981-06-12Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.
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Episode 15 - A Glowing Future
Release Date: 1981-07-19Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian girlfriend. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy.
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Episode 16 - The Way to Do it
Release Date: 1981-07-26The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess, but the casino boss has a score to settle.
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Episode 17 - Hijack
Release Date: 1981-12-26A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?