Tales of the Unexpected

1Royal Jelly

27 minMar 1, 1980

Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?

2Skin

25 minMar 8, 1980

An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.

3Galloping Foxley

26 minMar 15, 1980

A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.

4The Hitch-Hiker

26 minMar 22, 1980

When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.

5Poison

25 minMar 29, 1980

A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?

6Fat Chance

26 minApr 5, 1980

The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.

7Taste

27 minApr 12, 1980

A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.

8My Lady Love, My Dove

25 minApr 19, 1980

When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.

9Georgy Porgy

26 minApr 26, 1980

George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.

10Depart in Peace

26 minMay 3, 1980

An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.

11The Umbrella Man

26 minMay 10, 1980

A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

12Genesis & Catastrophe

26 minMay 17, 1980

A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?

13Mr Botibol's First Love

26 minMay 24, 1980

A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.

14Back for Christmas

27 minMay 31, 1980

A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.

15The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

27 minJun 7, 1980

A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.

16The Man at the Top

Jun 14, 1980

A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.