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Tales of the Unexpected Season 5

April. 25,1982

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Tales of the Unexpected

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.

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Episode 18 - The Skeleton Key

First Aired: August. 22,1982

A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.

Episode 17 - Who's Got the Lady?

First Aired: August. 15,1982

When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.

Episode 16 - A Man with a Fortune

First Aired: August. 08,1982

A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.

Episode 15 - In the Bag

First Aired: August. 01,1982

Cara is determined to get back her family jewels, which have been hidden away in a safe. Hiring a safe cracker, she goes along with him, undercover.

Episode 14 - The Absence of Emily

First Aired: July. 25,1982

Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.

Episode 13 - What Have You Been Up to Lately?

First Aired: July. 18,1982

As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.

Episode 12 - Death in the Morning

First Aired: July. 11,1982

Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.

Episode 11 - Light Fingers

First Aired: July. 04,1982

Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.

Episode 10 - Death Can Add

First Aired: June. 27,1982

An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.

Episode 9 - A Harmless Vanity

First Aired: June. 20,1982

When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.

Episode 8 - Pattern of Guilt

First Aired: June. 13,1982

Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.

Episode 7 - Decoy

First Aired: June. 06,1982

When a woman is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man?

Episode 6 - The Moles

First Aired: May. 30,1982

Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.

Episode 5 - Stranger in Town

First Aired: May. 23,1982

A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.

Episode 4 - Run, Rabbit, Run

First Aired: May. 16,1982

Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero’s wife has a big secret to tell.

Episode 3 - Operation Safecrack

First Aired: May. 09,1982

In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough?

Episode 2 - The Eavesdropper

First Aired: May. 02,1982

Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?

Episode 1 - Blue Marigold

First Aired: April. 25,1982

Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.

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