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 6
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E1
A Passing Opportunity
Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
Apr 9, 1983 -
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The Memory Man
Down 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.
Apr 16, 1983 · 26m -
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E3
A Sad Loss
Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
Apr 23, 1983 · 26m -
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E4
Clerical Error
While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.
Apr 30, 1983 · 23m -
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E5
Heir Presumptuous
George 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 and no one can tell them apart.
May 7, 1983 · 26m -
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E6
Where's Your Sense of Humour?
George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.
Apr 14, 1983 · 25m -
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E7
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.
May 21, 1983 · 26m -
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E8
The Vorpal Blade
Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
May 28, 1983 · 25m -
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E9
The Wrong 'Un
After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
Jun 11, 1983 · 26m -
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E10
The Luncheon
Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
Jun 19, 1983 · 26m -
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E11
The Tribute
Three 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.
Jun 25, 1983 · 26m -
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E12
Hit and Run
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
May 10, 1983 · 26m -
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E13
Youth from Vienna
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.
Jul 2, 1983 · 26m -
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E14
The Turn of the Tide
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.
Sep 3, 1983 · 25m
