Tales of the Unexpected
Series 4
198117 episodes
Episode 1
Would You Believe It?
Apr 5, 198126m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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.
Episode 2
Vicious Circle
Apr 12, 198126m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
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?
Episode 3
The Boy Who Talked with Animals
Apr 19, 198127m
TMDB rating 4.0TMDB
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.
Episode 4
The Best of Everything
Apr 26, 198126m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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?
Episode 5
A Woman's Help
May 3, 198126m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
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.
Episode 6
Shatterproof
May 10, 198125m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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.
Episode 7
The Sound Machine
May 17, 198125m
TMDB rating 5.5TMDB
A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.
Episode 8
Never Speak Ill of the Dead
May 24, 198124m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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.
Episode 9
The Best Policy
May 31, 198126m
TMDB rating 5.0TMDB
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.
Episode 10
The Last Bottle in the World
Jun 7, 198126m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.
Episode 11
Kindly Dig Your Grave
Jun 14, 198126m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
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.
Episode 12
Completely Foolproof
Jun 21, 198126m
TMDB rating 5.5TMDB
The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.
Episode 13
There's One Born Every Minute
Jun 5, 198127m
TMDB rating 3.5TMDB
Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.
Episode 14
Bosom Friends
Jun 12, 198127m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.
Episode 15
A Glowing Future
Jul 19, 198126m
TMDB rating 3.7TMDB
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.
Episode 16
The Way to Do it
Jul 26, 198126m
TMDB rating 5.5TMDB
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.
Episode 17
Hijack
Dec 26, 198127m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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?