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Series 6
Tales of the Unexpected

Series 6

1983 episodes

Episodes

1
A Passing Opportunity

A Passing Opportunity

Apr 9, 198325m6.0

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

2
The Memory Man

The Memory Man

Apr 16, 198326m5.5

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
A Sad Loss

A Sad Loss

Apr 23, 198326m5.5

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

4
Clerical Error

Clerical Error

Apr 30, 198327m7.5

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

5
Heir Presumptuous

Heir Presumptuous

May 7, 198327m5.0

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
Where's Your Sense of Humour?

Where's Your Sense of Humour?

Apr 14, 19836.0

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

7
Down Among the Sheltering Palms

Down Among the Sheltering Palms

May 21, 198327m6.5

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

8
The Vorpal Blade

The Vorpal Blade

May 28, 198326m6.5

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

9
The Wrong 'Un

The Wrong 'Un

Jun 11, 198326m5.5

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

10
The Luncheon

The Luncheon

Jun 19, 198327m5.0

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

11
The Tribute

The Tribute

Jun 25, 198327m5.0

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
Hit and Run

Hit and Run

May 10, 198327m6.0

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

13
Youth from Vienna

Youth from Vienna

Jul 2, 198327m6.5

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

14
The Turn of the Tide

The Turn of the Tide

Sep 3, 198326m5.0

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