Tales of the Unexpected

Season 3: Series 3

Series 3

Season • Aug 8, 1980–Dec 19, 1980

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.
  1. S3E1 - The Flypaper

    The Flypaper

    24 min • Aug 9, 1980 (46 years ago)

    With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.

  2. S3E2 - A Picture of a Place

    A Picture of a Place

    26 min • Aug 16, 1980 (46 years ago)

    Hazel is a gullible, old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and Merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable picture from her for a knockdown price. But all is not quite as it seems.

  3. S3E3 - Proof of Guilt

    Proof of Guilt

    26 min • Aug 23, 1980 (46 years ago)

    Hard-bitten police inspector Walters has a murder on his hands that he can't crack. The prime suspect is George Stamford, who was alone in a locked room with the dead man when he was shot - but he is admitting nothing, and there is no evidence against him.

  4. S3E4 - Vengeance is Mine Inc.

    Vengeance is Mine Inc.

    27 min • Aug 30, 1980 (46 years ago)

    Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.

  5. S3E5 - A Girl Can't Always Have Everything

    A Girl Can't Always Have Everything

    26 min • Nov 9, 1980 (45 years ago)

    Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.

  6. S3E6 - Parson's Pleasure

    Parson's Pleasure

    28 min • Nov 30, 1980 (45 years ago)

    Cyril makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer, but when he buys a farmer’s valuable furniture item, his luck may be about to run out.

  7. S3E7 - The Stinker

    The Stinker

    26 min • Dec 7, 1980 (45 years ago)

    When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss.

  8. S3E8 - I'll Be Seeing You

    I'll Be Seeing You

    27 min • Dec 14, 1980 (45 years ago)

    When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell.

  9. S3E9 - The Party

    The Party

    25 min • Dec 19, 1980 (45 years ago)

    When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.