Roald Dahl
Director
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Season 5
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.
Released March 24, 1979
Episode 25 min
10+
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Production Companies: ITV, Anglia Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
6.0
S5E1 - Blue Marigold
Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.
April 25, 1982, midnight
6.5
S5E2 - The Eavesdropper
Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?
May 2, 1982, midnight
7.0
S5E3 - Operation Safecrack
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?
May 9, 1982, midnight
5.5
S5E4 - Run, Rabbit, Run
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.
May 16, 1982, midnight
S5E5 - Stranger in Town
A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.
May 23, 1982, midnight
6.5
S5E6 - The Moles
Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.
May 30, 1982, midnight
5.5
S5E7 - Decoy
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?
June 6, 1982, midnight
6.5
S5E8 - Pattern of Guilt
Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.
June 13, 1982, midnight
4.0
S5E9 - A Harmless Vanity
When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.
June 20, 1982, midnight
6.5
S5E10 - Death Can Add
An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.
June 27, 1982, midnight
6.0
S5E11 - Light Fingers
Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.
July 4, 1982, midnight
3.3
S5E12 - Death in the Morning
Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.
July 11, 1982, midnight
6.0
S5E13 - What Have You Been Up to Lately?
As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.
July 18, 1982, midnight
5.5
S5E14 - The Absence of Emily
Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.
July 25, 1982, midnight
6.0
S5E15 - In the Bag
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.
Aug. 1, 1982, midnight
6.5
S5E16 - A Man with a Fortune
A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.
Aug. 8, 1982, midnight
6.0
S5E17 - Who's Got the Lady?
When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.
Aug. 15, 1982, midnight
6.0
S5E18 - The Skeleton Key
A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.
Aug. 22, 1982, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2800 min.
Released: March 24, 1979
Last Air Date: May 13, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+
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