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Series 5
Tales of the Unexpected

Series 5

1982 episodes

Episodes

1
Blue Marigold

Blue Marigold

Apr 25, 198225m6.0

Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.

2
The Eavesdropper

The Eavesdropper

May 2, 198226m6.5

Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?

3
Operation Safecrack

Operation Safecrack

May 9, 198227m7.0

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?

4
Run, Rabbit, Run

Run, Rabbit, Run

May 16, 198226m5.5

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.

5
Stranger in Town

Stranger in Town

May 23, 198224m

A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.

6
The Moles

The Moles

May 30, 198227m6.5

Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.

7
Decoy

Decoy

Jun 6, 198227m5.5

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?

8
Pattern of Guilt

Pattern of Guilt

Jun 13, 198226m6.5

Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.

9
A Harmless Vanity

A Harmless Vanity

Jun 20, 198226m4.0

When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.

10
Death Can Add

Death Can Add

Jun 27, 198226m6.5

An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.

11
Light Fingers

Light Fingers

Jul 4, 198227m6.0

Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.

12
Death in the Morning

Death in the Morning

Jul 11, 198227m3.2

Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.

13
What Have You Been Up to Lately?

What Have You Been Up to Lately?

Jul 18, 198226m6.0

As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.

14
The Absence of Emily

The Absence of Emily

Jul 25, 198227m5.5

Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.

15
In the Bag

In the Bag

Aug 1, 198226m6.0

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.

16
A Man with a Fortune

A Man with a Fortune

Aug 8, 198226m6.5

A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.

17
Who's Got the Lady?

Who's Got the Lady?

Aug 15, 198227m6.0

When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.

18
The Skeleton Key

The Skeleton Key

Aug 22, 198227m6.0

A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.