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IMDb 2190
7.6
/2718/
65
/50/
67
/41/

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Network: ITV
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2897 min.
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

Season 4 (April 5, 1981, midnight)

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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Season 4 (April 5, 1981, midnight)

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.

69
43
IMDb 2190
7.6
/2718/
65
/50/
67
/41/

April 5, 1981, midnight 7.0

S4E1 - Would You Believe It?

Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargained for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel.
April 12, 1981, midnight 6.0

S4E2 - Vicious Circle

An old lady catches Rex Tobin, a young burglar who was planning to rob her, and makes friends with him. But what is she really up to?
April 19, 1981, midnight 5.5

S4E3 - The Boy Who Talked with Animals

When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend, but there could be more to his pet than meets the eye.
April 26, 1981, midnight 6.5

S4E4 - The Best of Everything

Desperate to win the affections of his boss’s daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love?
May 3, 1981, midnight 6.0

S4E5 - A Woman's Help

Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own.
May 10, 1981, midnight 6.5

S4E6 - Shatterproof

Property tycoon Gerry Williams is married to the beautiful but unhappy Ellen, and somewhere the marriage has gone terribly wrong. Then an assassin is hired to kill Gerry, and he makes the mistake of getting too friendly with his target.
May 17, 1981, midnight 5.5

S4E7 - The Sound Machine

A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.
May 24, 1981, midnight 7.0

S4E8 - Never Speak Ill of the Dead

David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated.
May 31, 1981, midnight 5.0

S4E9 - The Best Policy

Harry Flock has had a temporary promotion as acting manager of a branch bank. He is honest and meticulous to a fault, but in danger of losing his job when head office gets anonymous complaints about alleged embezzlements. His accounts are immaculate - in fact, they seem too good to be true.
June 7, 1981, midnight 6.5

S4E10 - The Last Bottle in the World

Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.
June 14, 1981, midnight 7.5

S4E11 - Kindly Dig Your Grave

Madame Lagrue runs a smart but commercial art gallery in Montmartre, Paris, getting rich at the expense of struggling artists. Then one of her victims falls in love with Fatima, an artist's model, and Lagrue is up against someone even more cunning than she is.
June 21, 1981, midnight 5.5

S4E12 - Completely Foolproof

The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.
June 5, 1981, midnight 4.3

S4E13 - There's One Born Every Minute

Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.
June 12, 1981, midnight 6.0

S4E14 - Bosom Friends

Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.
July 19, 1981, midnight 5.0

S4E15 - A Glowing Future

Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian girlfriend. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy.
July 26, 1981, midnight 5.5

S4E16 - The Way to Do it

The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess, but the casino boss has a score to settle.
Dec. 26, 1981, midnight 6.5

S4E17 - Hijack

A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?
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Network: ITV
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2897 min.
Released: March 23, 1979
Last Air Date: May 13, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+

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