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. Skeleton in the Cupboard1987-12-18 · 27mRobert Smythe is a ruthless executive with a dangerous twenty year old secret. An echo from the past prompts him into a new cover up of the truth, but his wife becomes suspicious.
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2. The Colonel's Lady1988-01-08 · 27mA colonel's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling book of poetry. Is this evidence that she's having an affair?
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3. The Surgeon1988-01-15 · 24mWhen wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.
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4. The Verger1988-01-22 · 27mWhen devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways?
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5. The Facts of Life1988-01-29 · 24mWhen sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.
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6. Wink Three Times1988-04-15 · 27mA timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.
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7. The Dead Don't Steal1988-04-22 · 26mKen Johnson runs a charter plane service with his lover and air stewardess Lilian, who indulges in a little smuggling on his behalf. Then disaster strikes for him when his wife dis
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8. The Finger of Suspicion1988-04-29 · 24mHappily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.
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9. A Time to Die1988-05-06 · 27mYves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives.
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10. Mr Know-All1988-05-13 · 27mWhen pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that he might not be the man he claims to be.
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