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. A Passing Opportunity1983-04-09 · 25mFrank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
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2. The Memory Man1983-04-16 · 26mDown 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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3. A Sad Loss1983-04-23 · 26mClaire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
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4. Clerical Error1983-04-30 · 27mWhile winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.
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5. Heir Presumptuous1983-05-07 · 27mGeorge 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 an
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6. Where's Your Sense of Humour?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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7. Down Among the Sheltering Palms1983-05-21 · 27mAn 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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8. The Vorpal Blade1983-05-28 · 26mElderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
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9. The Wrong 'Un1983-06-11 · 26mAfter closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
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10. The Luncheon1983-06-19 · 27mTony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
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11. The Tribute1983-06-25 · 27mThree 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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12. Hit and Run1983-05-10 · 27mDr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
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13. Youth from Vienna1983-07-02 · 27mBeing admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.
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14. The Turn of the Tide1983-09-03 · 26mCriminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.
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