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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Episodes
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1. The Flypaper1980-08-09 · 24mWith a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
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2. A Picture of a Place1980-08-16 · 26mHazel 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 a
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3. Proof of Guilt1980-08-23 · 26mHard-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 w
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4. Vengeance is Mine Inc.1980-08-30 · 27mMrs 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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5. A Girl Can't Always Have Everything1980-11-09 · 26mStruggling 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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6. Parson's Pleasure1980-11-30 · 28mCyril 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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7. The Stinker1980-12-07 · 26mWhen 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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8. I'll Be Seeing You1980-12-14 · 27mWhen 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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9. The Party1980-12-19 · 25mWhen disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.
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