Tales of the Unexpected

Season 6: Series 6

Series 6

Season • Apr 8, 1983–Sep 3, 1983

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. S6E1 - A Passing Opportunity

    A Passing Opportunity

    25 min • Apr 9, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.

  2. S6E2 - The Memory Man

    The Memory Man

    26 min • Apr 16, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Down on his luck, 'Memory Man' Colin agrees to help a shady character remember the number of a station locker. But then he becomes too curious for his own good.

  3. S6E3 - A Sad Loss

    A Sad Loss

    26 min • Apr 23, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.

  4. S6E4 - Clerical Error

    Clerical Error

    27 min • Apr 30, 1983 (43 years ago)

    While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.

  5. S6E5 - Heir Presumptuous

    Heir Presumptuous

    27 min • May 7, 1983 (43 years ago)

    George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.

  6. S6E6 - Where's Your Sense of Humour?

    Where's Your Sense of Humour?

    Apr 14, 1983 (43 years ago)

    George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.

  7. S6E7 - Down Among the Sheltering Palms

    Down Among the Sheltering Palms

    27 min • May 21, 1983 (43 years ago)

    An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.

  8. S6E8 - The Vorpal Blade

    The Vorpal Blade

    26 min • May 28, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.

  9. S6E9 - The Wrong 'Un

    The Wrong 'Un

    26 min • Jun 11, 1983 (43 years ago)

    After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.

  10. S6E10 - The Luncheon

    The Luncheon

    27 min • Jun 19, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.

  11. S6E11 - The Tribute

    The Tribute

    27 min • Jun 25, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory.

  12. S6E12 - Hit and Run

    Hit and Run

    27 min • May 10, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.

  13. S6E13 - Youth from Vienna

    Youth from Vienna

    27 min • Jul 2, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.

  14. S6E14 - The Turn of the Tide

    The Turn of the Tide

    26 min • Sep 3, 1983 (43 years ago)

    Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.