Tales of the Unexpected
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Tales of the Unexpected

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BAFTA TV AWARD® winner
A collection of bizarre, macabre, sinister and amusing stories.
IMDb 7.6/1019819 seasons
TV-14
17 episodes
  • 1. Would You Believe It?

    1. Would You Believe It?

    While on a dig in Jordan, two archaeologists discover a statue of a woman.
    While on a dig in Jordan, two archaeologists discover a statue of a woman.
    TV-14
    26min
    Apr 4, 1981
  • 2. Vicious Circle

    2. Vicious Circle

    An elderly woman catches a thief in the act at her home but befriends the young man.
    An elderly woman catches a thief in the act at her home but befriends the young man.
    TV-14
    26min
    Apr 11, 1981
  • 3. The Boy Who Talked With Animals

    3. The Boy Who Talked With Animals

    While on holiday in Jamaica, young David persuades his father to buy a giant turtle.
    While on holiday in Jamaica, young David persuades his father to buy a giant turtle.
    TV-14
    24min
    Apr 18, 1981
  • 4. The Best Of Everything

    4. The Best Of Everything

    Arthur, is smitten with his rich boss's daughter Ann, but is too shy to ask her out.
    Arthur, is smitten with his rich boss's daughter Ann, but is too shy to ask her out.
    TV-14
    24min
    Apr 25, 1981
  • 5. A Woman's Help

    5. A Woman's Help

    Arnold is financially dependent on his rich, older wife, but is having an affair.
    Arnold is financially dependent on his rich, older wife, but is having an affair.
    TV-14
    26min
    May 3, 1981
  • 6. Shatterproof

    6. Shatterproof

    Property millionaire Gerry Williams has a beautiful wife but she no longer loves him.
    Property millionaire Gerry Williams has a beautiful wife but she no longer loves him.
    TV-14
    25min
    May 10, 1981
  • 7. The Sound Machine

    7. The Sound Machine

    A botanist has invented a machine which translates the sound of plants into speech.
    A botanist has invented a machine which translates the sound of plants into speech.
    TV-14
    25min
    May 17, 1981
  • 8. Never Speak Ill Of The Dead

    8. Never Speak Ill Of The Dead

    Rumours begin to grow that Irene's husband has murdered her and buried her in the cellar.
    Rumours begin to grow that Irene's husband has murdered her and buried her in the cellar.
    TV-14
    24min
    May 24, 1981
  • 9. The Best Policy

    9. The Best Policy

    Harry is promoted, head office however get a tip-off that Flock is embezzling money.
    Harry is promoted, head office however get a tip-off that Flock is embezzling money.
    TV-14
    26min
    May 31, 1981
  • 10. The Last Bottle In The World

    10. The Last Bottle In The World

    Kyros is planning a meal for his anniversary despite aware that his wife is unfaithful.
    Kyros is planning a meal for his anniversary despite aware that his wife is unfaithful.
    TV-14
    26min
    Jun 7, 1981
  • 11. Kindly Dig Your Grave

    11. Kindly Dig Your Grave

    Madame La Grue finds herself up against a woman as cunning as herself.
    Madame La Grue finds herself up against a woman as cunning as herself.
    TV-14
    26min
    Jun 14, 1981
  • 12. Completely Foolproof

    12. Completely Foolproof

    Joe Brisson plans to murder his wife as he has become bored with her.
    Joe Brisson plans to murder his wife as he has become bored with her.
    TV-14
    26min
    Jun 21, 1981
  • 13. There's One Born Every Minute

    13. There's One Born Every Minute

    When Margaret inherits some money, Arthur decides to invest it in a property scheme.
    When Margaret inherits some money, Arthur decides to invest it in a property scheme.
    TV-14
    27min
    Jul 5, 1981
  • 14. Bosom Friends

    14. Bosom Friends

    Nell and Emma are old school friends who meet up again for the first time in years.
    Nell and Emma are old school friends who meet up again for the first time in years.
    TV-14
    26min
    Jul 12, 1981
  • 15. A Glowing Future

    15. A Glowing Future

    Betsy and Jack are long-term lovers but Jack has fallen in love with another woman.
    Betsy and Jack are long-term lovers but Jack has fallen in love with another woman.
    TV-14
    25min
    Jul 19, 1981
  • 16. The Way To Do It

    16. The Way To Do It

    Roger Carson falls for hostess, Suzie at the Casino but the manager has a score to settle.
    Roger Carson falls for hostess, Suzie at the Casino but the manager has a score to settle.
    TV-14
    26min
    Jul 26, 1981
  • 17. Hijack

    17. Hijack

    On board an aeroplane, a hijacker takes a stewardess hostage.
    On board an aeroplane, a hijacker takes a stewardess hostage.
    TV-14
    27min
    Dec 26, 1981
  • Tales of the Unexpected
    IMDb 7.6/1019819 seasons
    A collection of bizarre, macabre, sinister and amusing stories.
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    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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