Tales of the Unexpected (Season 6)

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.

A Passing Opportunity 6.0
Air date: 1983-04-09
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
The Memory Man 5.5
Air date: 1983-04-16
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Down on his luck, 'Memory Man' Colin agrees to help a shady character remember the number of a station locker. But then he becomes too curious for his own good.
A Sad Loss 5.5
Air date: 1983-04-23
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
Clerical Error 7.5
Air date: 1983-04-30
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.
Heir Presumptuous 5.0
Air date: 1983-05-07
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.
Where's Your Sense of Humour? 6.0
Air date: 1983-04-14
Overview: George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.
Down Among the Sheltering Palms 6.5
Air date: 1983-05-21
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.
The Vorpal Blade 6.5
Air date: 1983-05-28
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
The Wrong 'Un 5.5
Air date: 1983-06-11
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
The Luncheon 5.0
Air date: 1983-06-19
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
The Tribute 5.0
Air date: 1983-06-25
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory.
Hit and Run 6.0
Air date: 1983-05-10
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
Youth from Vienna 6.5
Air date: 1983-07-02
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.
The Turn of the Tide 5.0
Air date: 1983-09-03
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.