Tales of the Unexpected — Series 3

Aug 9, 1980 · 24m

With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.

Aug 16, 1980 · 26m

Hazel is a gullible, old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and Merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable picture from her for a knockdown price. But all is not quite as it seems.

Aug 23, 1980 · 26m

Hard-bitten police inspector Walters has a murder on his hands that he can't crack. The prime suspect is George Stamford, who was alone in a locked room with the dead man when he was shot - but he is admitting nothing, and there is no evidence against him.

Aug 30, 1980 · 27m

Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.

Nov 9, 1980 · 26m

Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.

Nov 30, 1980 · 28m

Cyril makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer, but when he buys a farmer’s valuable furniture item, his luck may be about to run out.

Dec 7, 1980 · 26m

When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss.

Dec 14, 1980 · 27m

When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell.

Dec 19, 1980 · 25m

When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.