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 - A Passing Opportunity
Release Date: 1983-04-09Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
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Episode 2 - The Memory Man
Release Date: 1983-04-16Down on his luck, 'Memory Man' Colin agrees to help a shady character remember the number of a station locker. But then he becomes too curious for his own good.
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Episode 3 - A Sad Loss
Release Date: 1983-04-23Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
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Episode 4 - Clerical Error
Release Date: 1983-04-30While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.
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Episode 5 - Heir Presumptuous
Release Date: 1983-05-07George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.
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Episode 6 - Where's Your Sense of Humour?
Release Date: 1983-04-14George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.
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Episode 7 - Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Release Date: 1983-05-21An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.
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Episode 8 - The Vorpal Blade
Release Date: 1983-05-28Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
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Episode 9 - The Wrong 'Un
Release Date: 1983-06-11After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
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Episode 10 - The Luncheon
Release Date: 1983-06-19Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
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Episode 11 - The Tribute
Release Date: 1983-06-25Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory.
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Episode 12 - Hit and Run
Release Date: 1983-05-10Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
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Episode 13 - Youth from Vienna
Release Date: 1983-07-02Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.
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Episode 14 - The Turn of the Tide
Release Date: 1983-09-03Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.