Tales of the Unexpected (Season 3)

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.

The Flypaper 8.5
Air date: 1980-08-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
A Picture of a Place 6.0
Air date: 1980-08-16
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: 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.
Proof of Guilt 7.0
Air date: 1980-08-23
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: 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.
Vengeance is Mine Inc. 6.0
Air date: 1980-08-30
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.
A Girl Can't Always Have Everything 7.5
Air date: 1980-11-09
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.
Parson's Pleasure 7.0
Air date: 1980-11-30
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: 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.
The Stinker 6.5
Air date: 1980-12-07
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: 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.
I'll Be Seeing You 5.0
Air date: 1980-12-14
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: 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.
The Party 6.5
Air date: 1980-12-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.