Tales of the Unexpected

1Would You Believe It?

26 minApr 5, 1981

Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargained for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel.

2Vicious Circle

26 minApr 12, 1981

An old lady catches Rex Tobin, a young burglar who was planning to rob her, and makes friends with him. But what is she really up to?

3The Boy Who Talked with Animals

27 minApr 19, 1981

When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend, but there could be more to his pet than meets the eye.

4The Best of Everything

26 minApr 26, 1981

Desperate to win the affections of his boss’s daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love?

5A Woman's Help

26 minMay 3, 1981

Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own.

6Shatterproof

25 minMay 10, 1981

Property tycoon Gerry Williams is married to the beautiful but unhappy Ellen, and somewhere the marriage has gone terribly wrong. Then an assassin is hired to kill Gerry, and he makes the mistake of getting too friendly with his target.

7The Sound Machine

25 minMay 17, 1981

A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.

8Never Speak Ill of the Dead

24 minMay 24, 1981

David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated.

9The Best Policy

26 minMay 31, 1981

Harry Flock has had a temporary promotion as acting manager of a branch bank. He is honest and meticulous to a fault, but in danger of losing his job when head office gets anonymous complaints about alleged embezzlements. His accounts are immaculate - in fact, they seem too good to be true.

10The Last Bottle in the World

26 minJun 7, 1981

Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.

11Kindly Dig Your Grave

26 minJun 14, 1981

Madame Lagrue runs a smart but commercial art gallery in Montmartre, Paris, getting rich at the expense of struggling artists. Then one of her victims falls in love with Fatima, an artist's model, and Lagrue is up against someone even more cunning than she is.

12Completely Foolproof

26 minJun 21, 1981

The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.

13There's One Born Every Minute

27 minJun 5, 1981

Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.

14Bosom Friends

27 minJun 12, 1981

Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.

15A Glowing Future

26 minJul 19, 1981

Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian girlfriend. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy.

16The Way to Do it

26 minJul 26, 1981

The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess, but the casino boss has a score to settle.

17Hijack

27 minDec 26, 1981

A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?