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.
9 seasons · 112 episodes
S9 E1Skeleton in the Cupboard
Dec 18, 198727 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.
S9 E2The Colonel's Lady
Jan 8, 198827 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?
S9 E3The Surgeon
Jan 15, 198824 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.
S9 E4The Verger
Jan 22, 198827 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?
S9 E5The Facts of Life
Jan 29, 198824 min
When sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.
S9 E6Wink Three Times
Apr 15, 198827 min
A timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.
