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 - Blue Marigold
Release Date: 1982-04-25Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.
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Episode 2 - The Eavesdropper
Release Date: 1982-05-02Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?
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Episode 3 - Operation Safecrack
Release Date: 1982-05-09In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough?
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Episode 4 - Run, Rabbit, Run
Release Date: 1982-05-16Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero’s wife has a big secret to tell.
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Episode 5 - Stranger in Town
Release Date: 1982-05-23A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.
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Episode 6 - The Moles
Release Date: 1982-05-30Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.
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Episode 7 - Decoy
Release Date: 1982-06-06When a woman is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man?
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Episode 8 - Pattern of Guilt
Release Date: 1982-06-13Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.
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Episode 9 - A Harmless Vanity
Release Date: 1982-06-20When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.
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Episode 10 - Death Can Add
Release Date: 1982-06-27An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.
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Episode 11 - Light Fingers
Release Date: 1982-07-04Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.
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Episode 12 - Death in the Morning
Release Date: 1982-07-11Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.
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Episode 13 - What Have You Been Up to Lately?
Release Date: 1982-07-18As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.
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Episode 14 - The Absence of Emily
Release Date: 1982-07-25Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.
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Episode 15 - In the Bag
Release Date: 1982-08-01Cara is determined to get back her family jewels, which have been hidden away in a safe. Hiring a safe cracker, she goes along with him, undercover.
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Episode 16 - A Man with a Fortune
Release Date: 1982-08-08A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.
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Episode 17 - Who's Got the Lady?
Release Date: 1982-08-15When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.
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Episode 18 - The Skeleton Key
Release Date: 1982-08-22A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.