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  • 1983-04-08T23:00:00Z on ITV
  • 25m
  • 6h 9m (14 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.

14 episodes

Season Premiere

1983-04-08T23:00:00Z

6x01 A Passing Opportunity

Season Premiere

6x01 A Passing Opportunity

  • 1983-04-08T23:00:00Z25m

Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.

1983-04-15T23:00:00Z

6x02 The Memory Man

6x02 The Memory Man

  • 1983-04-15T23:00:00Z26m

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.

1983-04-22T23:00:00Z

6x03 A Sad Loss

6x03 A Sad Loss

  • 1983-04-22T23:00:00Z26m

Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.

1983-04-29T23:00:00Z

6x04 Clerical Error

6x04 Clerical Error

  • 1983-04-29T23:00:00Z27m

While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.

1983-05-06T23:00:00Z

6x05 Heir Presumptuous

6x05 Heir Presumptuous

  • 1983-05-06T23:00:00Z27m

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.

George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.

An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.

1983-05-27T23:00:00Z

6x08 The Vorpal Blade

6x08 The Vorpal Blade

  • 1983-05-27T23:00:00Z26m

Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.

1983-06-10T23:00:00Z

6x09 The Wrong 'Un

6x09 The Wrong 'Un

  • 1983-06-10T23:00:00Z26m

After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.

1983-06-18T23:00:00Z

6x10 The Luncheon

6x10 The Luncheon

  • 1983-06-18T23:00:00Z27m

Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.

1983-06-24T23:00:00Z

6x11 The Tribute

6x11 The Tribute

  • 1983-06-24T23:00:00Z27m

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.

1983-05-09T23:00:00Z

6x12 Hit and Run

6x12 Hit and Run

  • 1983-05-09T23:00:00Z27m

Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.

1983-07-01T23:00:00Z

6x13 Youth from Vienna

6x13 Youth from Vienna

  • 1983-07-01T23:00:00Z27m

Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.

Season Finale

1983-09-02T23:00:00Z

6x14 The Turn of the Tide

Season Finale

6x14 The Turn of the Tide

  • 1983-09-02T23:00:00Z26m

Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.

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