About this season
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.
Episodes (16)
1. Royal Jelly
6.0Aired 1 March 1980 • 27 min
Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?
2. Skin
3.8Aired 8 March 1980 • 25 min
An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.
3. Galloping Foxley
7.0Aired 15 March 1980 • 26 min
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
4. The Hitch-Hiker
7.5Aired 22 March 1980 • 26 min
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
5. Poison
3.8Aired 29 March 1980 • 25 min
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
6. Fat Chance
6.0Aired 5 April 1980 • 26 min
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
7. Taste
6.5Aired 12 April 1980 • 27 min
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
8. My Lady Love, My Dove
6.0Aired 19 April 1980 • 25 min
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
9. Georgy Porgy
3.2Aired 26 April 1980 • 26 min
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
10. Depart in Peace
5.5Aired 3 May 1980 • 26 min
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
11. The Umbrella Man
7.0Aired 10 May 1980 • 26 min
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
12. Genesis & Catastrophe
6.5Aired 17 May 1980 • 26 min
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
13. Mr Botibol's First Love
6.5Aired 24 May 1980 • 26 min
A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
14. Back for Christmas
7.0Aired 31 May 1980 • 27 min
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
15. The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
6.5Aired 7 June 1980 • 27 min
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
16. The Man at the Top
6.0Aired 14 June 1980
A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.