Tales of the Unexpected Season 7

May. 12,1984      
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Episode 1 : The Dirty Detail
May. 12,1984
Fred Pearson, a Vietnam veteran, is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. One day, he walks into a bar and sees the sergeant, still very much the arrogant bully he always was.

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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