Tales of the Unexpected

Series 4 · The Best Policy

1979★ 6.81981-05-31

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.

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1Would You Believe It?7.0Two 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.05 Nisan 1981
2Vicious Circle6.0An 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?12 Nisan 1981
3The Boy Who Talked with Animals4.0When 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.19 Nisan 1981
4The Best of Everything6.5Desperate 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?26 Nisan 1981
5A Woman's Help6.0Henpecked 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.03 Mayıs 1981
6Shatterproof6.5Property 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.10 Mayıs 1981
7The Sound Machine5.5A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.17 Mayıs 1981
8Never Speak Ill of the Dead7.0David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated.24 Mayıs 1981
9The Best Policy5.0Harry 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.31 Mayıs 1981
10The Last Bottle in the World6.5Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.07 Haziran 1981
11Kindly Dig Your Grave7.5Madame 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.14 Haziran 1981
12Completely Foolproof5.5The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.21 Haziran 1981
13There's One Born Every Minute3.5Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.05 Haziran 1981
14Bosom Friends6.0Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.12 Haziran 1981
15A Glowing Future3.7Jack 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.19 Temmuz 1981
16The Way to Do it5.5The 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.26 Temmuz 1981
17Hijack6.5A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?26 Aralık 1981

Tales of the Unexpected

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.

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