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 (18)
1. Blue Marigold
6.0Aired 25 April 1982 • 25 min
Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.
2. The Eavesdropper
6.5Aired 2 May 1982 • 26 min
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
7.0Aired 9 May 1982 • 27 min
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
5.5Aired 16 May 1982 • 26 min
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
Aired 23 May 1982 • 24 min
A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.
6. The Moles
6.5Aired 30 May 1982 • 27 min
Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.
7. Decoy
5.5Aired 6 June 1982 • 27 min
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
6.5Aired 13 June 1982 • 26 min
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
4.0Aired 20 June 1982 • 26 min
When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.
10. Death Can Add
6.5Aired 27 June 1982 • 26 min
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
6.0Aired 4 July 1982 • 27 min
Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.
12. Death in the Morning
3.2Aired 11 July 1982 • 27 min
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?
6.0Aired 18 July 1982 • 26 min
As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.
14. The Absence of Emily
5.5Aired 25 July 1982 • 27 min
Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.
15. In the Bag
6.0Aired 1 August 1982 • 26 min
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
6.5Aired 8 August 1982 • 26 min
A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.
17. Who's Got the Lady?
6.0Aired 15 August 1982 • 27 min
When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.
18. The Skeleton Key
6.0Aired 22 August 1982 • 27 min
A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.