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. Would You Believe It?1981-04-05 · 26mTwo 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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2. Vicious Circle1981-04-12 · 26mAn 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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3. The Boy Who Talked with Animals1981-04-19 · 27mWhen 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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4. The Best of Everything1981-04-26 · 26mDesperate 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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5. A Woman's Help1981-05-03 · 26mHenpecked 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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6. Shatterproof1981-05-10 · 25mProperty 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 ma
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7. The Sound Machine1981-05-17 · 25mA botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.
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8. Never Speak Ill of the Dead1981-05-24 · 24mDavid 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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9. The Best Policy1981-05-31 · 26mHarry 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 anonymou
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10. The Last Bottle in the World1981-06-07 · 26mKyros 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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11. Kindly Dig Your Grave1981-06-14 · 26mMadame 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
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12. Completely Foolproof1981-06-21 · 26mThe 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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13. There's One Born Every Minute1981-06-05 · 27mArthur 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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14. Bosom Friends1981-06-12 · 27mNell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.
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15. A Glowing Future1981-07-19 · 26mJack 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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16. The Way to Do it1981-07-26 · 26mThe 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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17. Hijack1981-12-26 · 27mA hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?
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