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.
惊奇轶事 (季节 7)
The Dirty Detail (集 1) 6.0
编剧: David Scott Milton
播出日期: 1984-05-12
运行时间: 24 min
概述: Fred Pearson, a Vietnam veteran, is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. One day, he walks into a bar and sees the sergeant, still very much the arrogant bully he always was.
The Best Chess Player in the World (集 2) 5.5
编剧: Peter Ransley
播出日期: 1984-05-19
运行时间: 27 min
概述: Shaw, the owner of a newspaper, is controlling and very rich. His wife is content with the money he provides, but is having an affair. When he finds out, he decides to act.
Proxy (集 3) 5.0
编剧: Bert Salzman
播出日期: 1984-05-26
运行时间: 24 min
概述: Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected.
Have a Nice Death (集 4) 4.3
编剧: Wolf Mankowitz
播出日期: 1984-06-02
运行时间: 26 min
概述: A writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it?
Number Eight (集 5) 6.5
编剧: Ross Thomas
播出日期: 1984-06-09
运行时间: 26 min
概述: A driver picks up a hitchhiker. They hear on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose, nicknamed Willow the Wisp, and the description matches that of the passenger.
The Last of the Midnight Gardeners (集 6) 5.5
编剧: Gerald Savory
播出日期: 1984-06-16
运行时间: 26 min
概述: Walter is a vain writer and publisher with a wife and a mistress, based in London, and he likes to show off. He stages a story writing competition, with a £5,000 prize, to find the plot for a perfect murder.
The Gift of Beauty (集 7) 5.5
编剧: Bert Salzman
播出日期: 1984-06-30
运行时间: 25 min
概述: After killing her husband to be with her young lover, an insecure woman is drawn in by a flyer for an anti-ageing process known as the Gift of Beauty.
Wet Saturday (集 8) 4.5
编剧: John Collier
播出日期: 1984-07-07
运行时间: 24 min
概述: George Princey has a high standing in the community, and when his daughter kills a man, he endeavours to cover it up to prevent a scandal.
Sauce for the Goose (集 9) 5.0
编剧: Bert Salzman
播出日期: 1984-07-21
运行时间: 24 min
概述: Olivia starts a relationship with a younger man on the basis that she has killed her husband and gained his fortune. Her lover, however, still sees himself as a free agent and has an affair with another woman.
Bird of Prey (集 10) 6.0
编剧: Ross Thomas
播出日期: 1984-08-04
运行时间: 26 min
概述: Jack and Edna's pet parrot dies after laying an unusually large egg. On hatching, it reveals an aggressive black-feathered bird.
I Like it Here in Wilmington (集 11) 5.0
编剧: David Scott Milton
播出日期: 1984-11-08
运行时间: 26 min
概述: When a clothing manufacturer finds himself on the verge of bankruptcy, he ponders the idea of murdering his wife for the insurance money.
Accidental Death (集 12) 6.5
编剧: Denis Cannan
播出日期: 1984-08-19
运行时间: 26 min
概述: Steve and Jane are con artists who gain access to people's homes claiming to be doing research into polish. But eventually, they meet their match.
The Reconciliation (集 13) 5.5
编剧: Roy Russell
播出日期: 1984-09-16
运行时间: 27 min
概述: James has walked out on his wife, who still loves him. His lawyer advises him that getting a divorce may be difficult unless he can catch her being unfaithful. With not much hope, he hires a private detective.
The Mugger (集 14) 6.5
编剧: Robin Chapman
播出日期: 1984-10-14
运行时间: 26 min
概述: When a married politician falls in love with a woman at a party, things soon go wrong and his entire career and reputation are put in jeopardy.
The Open Window (集 15) 5.0
编剧: David Trainer
播出日期: 1984-10-21
运行时间: 26 min
概述: When a young man climbs through the window of a Connecticut hunting lodge, he emerges on the other side in a strange new world.
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集 9
集 16
集 9
集 17
集 18
集 14
集 15
集 4
集 10