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 (10)
1. Skeleton in the Cupboard
7.0Aired 18 December 1987 • 27 min
Robert Smythe is a ruthless executive with a dangerous twenty year old secret. An echo from the past prompts him into a new cover up of the truth, but his wife becomes suspicious.
2. The Colonel's Lady
6.5Aired 8 January 1988 • 27 min
A colonel's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling book of poetry. Is this evidence that she's having an affair?
3. The Surgeon
5.5Aired 15 January 1988 • 24 min
When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.
4. The Verger
6.5Aired 22 January 1988 • 27 min
When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways?
5. The Facts of Life
5.5Aired 29 January 1988 • 24 min
When sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.
6. Wink Three Times
6.0Aired 15 April 1988 • 27 min
A timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.
7. The Dead Don't Steal
6.5Aired 22 April 1988 • 26 min
Ken Johnson runs a charter plane service with his lover and air stewardess Lilian, who indulges in a little smuggling on his behalf. Then disaster strikes for him when his wife discovers his affair.
8. The Finger of Suspicion
5.0Aired 29 April 1988 • 24 min
Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.
9. A Time to Die
5.5Aired 6 May 1988 • 27 min
Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives.
10. Mr Know-All
7.0Aired 13 May 1988 • 27 min
When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that he might not be the man he claims to be.