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 (14)
1. A Passing Opportunity
6.0Aired 9 April 1983 • 25 min
Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
2. The Memory Man
5.5Aired 16 April 1983 • 26 min
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
5.5Aired 23 April 1983 • 26 min
Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
4. Clerical Error
7.5Aired 30 April 1983 • 27 min
While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.
5. Heir Presumptuous
5.0Aired 7 May 1983 • 27 min
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?
6.0Aired 14 April 1983
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
6.5Aired 21 May 1983 • 27 min
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
6.5Aired 28 May 1983 • 26 min
Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
9. The Wrong 'Un
5.5Aired 11 June 1983 • 26 min
After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
10. The Luncheon
5.0Aired 19 June 1983 • 27 min
Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
11. The Tribute
5.0Aired 25 June 1983 • 27 min
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
6.0Aired 10 May 1983 • 27 min
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
13. Youth from Vienna
6.5Aired 2 July 1983 • 27 min
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
5.0Aired 3 September 1983 • 26 min
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.