Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a British anthology series of short stories with sinister, wryly funny undertones. Many episodes build toward an unexpected ending, with early installments featuring stories introduced by Roald Dahl and featuring a wide range of notable guest stars.
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Season 3
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E1
The Flypaper
With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
Aug 9, 1980 · 22m -
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E2
A Picture of a Place
Hazel 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 as it seems.
Aug 16, 1980 · 25m -
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E3
Proof of Guilt
Hard-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 was shot - but he is admitting nothing, and there is no evidence against him.
Aug 23, 1980 · 24m -
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E4
Vengeance is Mine Inc.
Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.
Aug 30, 1980 · 23m -
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E5
A Girl Can't Always Have Everything
Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.
Nov 9, 1980 · 25m -
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E6
Parson's Pleasure
Cyril 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.
Nov 30, 1980 · 27m -
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E7
The Stinker
When 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.
Dec 7, 1980 · 24m -
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E8
I'll Be Seeing You
When 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.
Dec 14, 1980 · 24m -
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E9
The Party
When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.
Dec 19, 1980 · 30m