Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected

1979
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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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10 - Mr Know-All
May. 13,1988

When 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.

9 - A Time to Die
May. 06,1988

Yves'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.

8 - The Finger of Suspicion
Apr. 29,1988

Happily 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.

7 - The Dead Don't Steal
Apr. 22,1988

Ken 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 discovers his affair.

6 - Wink Three Times
Apr. 15,1988

A timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.

5 - The Facts of Life
Jan. 29,1988

When sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.

4 - The Verger
Jan. 22,1988

When 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?

3 - The Surgeon
Jan. 15,1988

When 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.

2 - The Colonel's Lady
Jan. 08,1988

A colonel's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling book of poetry. Is this evidence that she's having an affair?

1 - Skeleton in the Cupboard
Dec. 18,1987

Robert 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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