Tales of the Unexpected (シーズン 9)

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.

Skeleton in the Cupboard (エピソード 1) 7.0
脚本家: Tony Wilmot
放送日: 1987-12-18
上映時間: 27 min
概要: Robert Smythe is a ruthless executive with a dangerous twenty year old secret. An echo from the past prompts him into a new cover up of the truth, but his wife becomes suspicious.
The Colonel's Lady (エピソード 2) 6.5
脚本家: Denis Cannan
放送日: 1988-01-08
上映時間: 27 min
概要: A colonel's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling book of poetry. Is this evidence that she's having an affair?
The Surgeon (エピソード 3) 5.5
脚本家: Robin Chapman
放送日: 1988-01-15
上映時間: 24 min
概要: When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.
The Verger (エピソード 4) 6.5
脚本家: Denis Cannan
放送日: 1988-01-22
上映時間: 27 min
概要: When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways?
The Facts of Life (エピソード 5) 5.5
脚本家: Noella Smith
放送日: 1988-01-29
上映時間: 24 min
概要: When sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.
Wink Three Times (エピソード 6) 6.0
放送日: 1988-04-15
上映時間: 27 min
概要: A timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.
The Dead Don't Steal (エピソード 7) 6.5
脚本家: Robin Chapman
放送日: 1988-04-22
上映時間: 26 min
概要: Ken Johnson runs a charter plane service with his lover and air stewardess Lilian, who indulges in a little smuggling on his behalf. Then disaster strikes for him when his wife discovers his affair.
The Finger of Suspicion (エピソード 8) 5.0
脚本家: Robin Chapman
放送日: 1988-04-29
上映時間: 24 min
概要: Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.
A Time to Die (エピソード 9) 5.5
脚本家: Robin Chapman
放送日: 1988-05-06
上映時間: 27 min
概要: Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives.
Mr Know-All (エピソード 10) 7.0
脚本家: Paul Ableman
放送日: 1988-05-13
上映時間: 27 min
概要: When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that he might not be the man he claims to be.