Tales of the Unexpected Season 5

April. 25,1982      
Rating:
7.6
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Episode 18 : The Skeleton Key
August. 22,1982
A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.
Episode 17 : Who's Got the Lady?
August. 15,1982
When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.
Episode 16 : A Man with a Fortune
August. 08,1982
A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.
Episode 15 : In the Bag
August. 01,1982
Cara is determined to get back her family jewels, which have been hidden away in a safe. Hiring a safe cracker, she goes along with him, undercover.
Episode 14 : The Absence of Emily
July. 25,1982
Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.
Episode 13 : What Have You Been Up to Lately?
July. 18,1982
As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.
Episode 12 : Death in the Morning
July. 11,1982
Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.
Episode 11 : Light Fingers
July. 04,1982
Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.
Episode 10 : Death Can Add
June. 27,1982
An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.
Episode 9 : A Harmless Vanity
June. 20,1982
When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.
Episode 8 : Pattern of Guilt
June. 13,1982
Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.
Episode 7 : Decoy
June. 06,1982
When a woman is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man?
Episode 6 : The Moles
May. 30,1982
Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.
Episode 5 : Stranger in Town
May. 23,1982
A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.
Episode 4 : Run, Rabbit, Run
May. 16,1982
Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero’s wife has a big secret to tell.
Episode 3 : Operation Safecrack
May. 09,1982
In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough?
Episode 2 : The Eavesdropper
May. 02,1982
Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?
Episode 1 : Blue Marigold
April. 25,1982
Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.

Seasons

Season 9
Season 9 1987
Season 8
Season 8 1985
Season 7
Season 7 1984
Season 6
Season 6 1983
Season 5
Season 5 1982
Season 4
Season 4 1981
Season 3
Season 3 1980
Season 2
Season 2 1980
Season 1
Season 1 1979

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