Tales of the Unexpected
7.6
1979
Drama
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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Episode 15 : The Open Window
October. 21,1984
When a young man climbs through the window of a Connecticut hunting lodge, he emerges on the other side in a strange new world.
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Episode 14 : The Mugger
October. 14,1984
When a married politician falls in love with a woman at a party, things soon go wrong and his entire career and reputation are put in jeopardy.
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Episode 13 : The Reconciliation
September. 16,1984
James has walked out on his wife, who still loves him. His lawyer advises him that getting a divorce may be difficult unless he can catch her being unfaithful. With not much hope, he hires a private detective.
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Episode 12 : Accidental Death
August. 19,1984
Steve and Jane are con artists who gain access to people's homes claiming to be doing research into polish. But eventually, they meet their match.
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Episode 11 : I Like it Here in Wilmington
November. 08,1984
When a clothing manufacturer finds himself on the verge of bankruptcy, he ponders the idea of murdering his wife for the insurance money.
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Episode 10 : Bird of Prey
August. 04,1984
Jack and Edna's pet parrot dies after laying an unusually large egg. On hatching, it reveals an aggressive black-feathered bird.
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Episode 9 : Sauce for the Goose
July. 21,1984
Olivia starts a relationship with a younger man on the basis that she has killed her husband and gained his fortune. Her lover, however, still sees himself as a free agent and has an affair with another woman.
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Episode 8 : Wet Saturday
July. 07,1984
George Princey has a high standing in the community, and when his daughter kills a man, he endeavours to cover it up to prevent a scandal.
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Episode 7 : The Gift of Beauty
June. 30,1984
After killing her husband to be with her young lover, an insecure woman is drawn in by a flyer for an anti-ageing process known as the Gift of Beauty.
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Episode 6 : The Last of the Midnight Gardeners
June. 16,1984
Walter is a vain writer and publisher with a wife and a mistress, based in London, and he likes to show off. He stages a story writing competition, with a £5,000 prize, to find the plot for a perfect murder.
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Episode 5 : Number Eight
June. 09,1984
A driver picks up a hitchhiker. They hear on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose, nicknamed Willow the Wisp, and the description matches that of the passenger.
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Episode 4 : Have a Nice Death
June. 02,1984
A writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it?
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Episode 3 : Proxy
May. 26,1984
Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected.
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Episode 2 : The Best Chess Player in the World
May. 19,1984
Shaw, the owner of a newspaper, is controlling and very rich. His wife is content with the money he provides, but is having an affair. When he finds out, he decides to act.
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