Tales of the Unexpected Season 5
7/10
| Release Date | 1988-05-13 |
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| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
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| Directors |
| Release Date | 1988-05-13 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
| Stars | |
| Directors |
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.
Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.
Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?
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?
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.
A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.
Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.
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?
Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.
When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.
An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.
Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.
Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.
As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.
Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.
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.
A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.
When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.
A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.
