• 1981-04-04T23:00:00Z on ITV
  • 25m
  • 7h 22m (17 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Drama
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.

17 episodes

Season Premiere

1981-04-04T23:00:00Z

4x01 Would You Believe It?

Season Premiere

4x01 Would You Believe It?

  • 1981-04-04T23:00:00Z26m

Two archaeologists working in Jordan get more than they bargained for when they decide to smuggle the statue of a mysterious woman over the border to Israel.

1981-04-11T23:00:00Z

4x02 Vicious Circle

4x02 Vicious Circle

  • 1981-04-11T23:00:00Z26m

An old lady catches Rex Tobin, a young burglar who was planning to rob her, and makes friends with him. But what is she really up to?

When David rescues a giant turtle, it looks as though he's found a new friend, but there could be more to his pet than meets the eye.

1981-04-25T23:00:00Z

4x04 The Best of Everything

4x04 The Best of Everything

  • 1981-04-25T23:00:00Z26m

Desperate to win the affections of his boss’s daughter, Arthur accepts the help of his friend Charlie. But is he ready to count the true cost of love?

1981-05-02T23:00:00Z

4x05 A Woman's Help

4x05 A Woman's Help

  • 1981-05-02T23:00:00Z26m

Henpecked Arthur decides to get rid of his demanding wife once and for all, so long as he gets her money. Unfortunately, his wife has a few secrets of her own.

1981-05-09T23:00:00Z

4x06 Shatterproof

4x06 Shatterproof

  • 1981-05-09T23:00:00Z25m

Property tycoon Gerry Williams is married to the beautiful but unhappy Ellen, and somewhere the marriage has gone terribly wrong. Then an assassin is hired to kill Gerry, and he makes the mistake of getting too friendly with his target.

1981-05-16T23:00:00Z

4x07 The Sound Machine

4x07 The Sound Machine

  • 1981-05-16T23:00:00Z25m

A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.

David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated.

1981-05-30T23:00:00Z

4x09 The Best Policy

4x09 The Best Policy

  • 1981-05-30T23:00:00Z26m

Harry Flock has had a temporary promotion as acting manager of a branch bank. He is honest and meticulous to a fault, but in danger of losing his job when head office gets anonymous complaints about alleged embezzlements. His accounts are immaculate - in fact, they seem too good to be true.

Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.

1981-06-13T23:00:00Z

4x11 Kindly Dig Your Grave

4x11 Kindly Dig Your Grave

  • 1981-06-13T23:00:00Z26m

Madame Lagrue runs a smart but commercial art gallery in Montmartre, Paris, getting rich at the expense of struggling artists. Then one of her victims falls in love with Fatima, an artist's model, and Lagrue is up against someone even more cunning than she is.

1981-06-20T23:00:00Z

4x12 Completely Foolproof

4x12 Completely Foolproof

  • 1981-06-20T23:00:00Z26m

The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.

Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.

1981-06-11T23:00:00Z

4x14 Bosom Friends

4x14 Bosom Friends

  • 1981-06-11T23:00:00Z27m

Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.

1981-07-18T23:00:00Z

4x15 A Glowing Future

4x15 A Glowing Future

  • 1981-07-18T23:00:00Z26m

Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian girlfriend. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy.

1981-07-25T23:00:00Z

4x16 The Way to Do it

4x16 The Way to Do it

  • 1981-07-25T23:00:00Z26m

The casino offers Roger an escape from his domineering aunt. He has a love for both gambling and a pretty hostess, but the casino boss has a score to settle.

Season Finale

1981-12-26T00:00:00Z

4x17 Hijack

Season Finale

4x17 Hijack

  • 1981-12-26T00:00:00Z27m

A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?

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