Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
A British anthology series featuring tales of horror, mystery, and suspense. Most episodes featured a twist ending, and many of them were based on short stories by well-known writer Roald Dahl, who also served as the show's host during its first two seasons.
Aired: Apr 4, 1981 Two rogue archaeologists find a unique statue but greed clouds the academic m...
Aired: Apr 11, 1981 Young yob Rex Tobin gets caught in the act. Will he 'go straight' or will he ...
3. The Boy Who Talked with Animals
Aired: Apr 18, 1981A boy who can communicate with animals. soothes a huge beached turtle who's b...
Aired: Apr 25, 1981 Arthur Price is in love with the boss's daughter but lacks confidence. Then h...
Aired: May 3, 1981 Arnold Bourdon has a habit of falling for his disabled wife's attractive home...
Aired: May 10, 1981 Gerry Williams returns home to his apartment to be met by an assassin sent to...
Aired: May 17, 1981 Amateur scientist Mr. Klausner invents a sound machine that can detect sounds...
8. Never Speak Ill of the Dead
Aired: May 24, 1981Sim and Bob find their friend David filling a hole in his cellar and conclude...
Aired: May 31, 1981 Acting bank manager Harry Flock is investigated by the boss following an anon...
10. The Last Bottle in the World
Aired: Jun 7, 1981Millionaire Kyros Kassoulas wants to buy the last existing bottle of the fine...
Aired: Jun 14, 1981 Artist Graham is dejected after continual exploitation by a gallery owner. Me...
Aired: Jun 21, 1981 A husband and wife each greedily make plans to get as much as they can from t...
13. There's One Born Every Minute
Aired: Jun 5, 1981A husband and wife receive a large legacy but it only causes problems between...
Aired: Jun 12, 1981 When Nell invites Emma to come to visit she realizes she is a 'friend in need'.
Aired: Jul 19, 1981 Jack comes home after a year away only to announce to Joanna that they are fi...
Aired: Jul 26, 1981 Roger Carson takes up gambling thinking it will solve his problems.
Aired: Dec 25, 1981 A plane is hijacked by a mysterious man.
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