
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. (imdb)
9 seasons, 80 episodes at Criticker
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Royal Jelly (1980)
- S2E1
Bee-keeper Albert Taylor and his wife Mabel are concerned that their baby daughter is underweight and seems reluctant to take any nourishment until, that is, Albert decides to feed her on Royal Jelly from his hives. He feeds himself on it as well, becoming almost addicted to it and with very macabre results. (imdb)
Skin (1980)
- S2E2
In post-war Paris Drioli, an elderly down-and-out, sees a painting for sale by his old friend Soutine, who is now a best-selling artist. Thirty years earlier Soutine tattooed a portrait of Drioli's wife onto his back and it has become extremely valuable. But it is on his back and therefore worthless.
Galloping Foxley (1980)
- S2E3
On a train journey William Perkins is convinced that the passenger seated opposite him is 'Galloping' Foxley, who made his life a misery when they were at school together and relives the unpleasant experience before the stranger identifies himself.
The Hitch-Hiker (1980)
- S2E4
American author Paul Duveen gives a mysterious Irishman a lift, and in return receives a series of boons and banes.
Poison (1980)
- S2E5
Harry, a young teacher working in India but about to return home is petrified when a venomous snake creeps into his bed and sits on his belly. His friend Timber happens by and they call a local doctor. The snake is parted from Harry's body and the others leave but...
Fat Chance (1980)
- S2E6
Legal secretary Frances is having an affair with Pharmacist John Burge and is tiring of him not leaving his wife. Can John come up with a professional solution to the problem?
My Lady Love, My Dove (1980)
- S2E8
The Beauchamps have invited a young couple stay with them and Pamela Beauchamp has an idea to spice up her life.
Georgy Porgy (1980)
- S2E9
Attractive vicar George Duckworth had an unusual childhood which leads to problems with the insatiable spinsters of his parish.
Depart in Peace (1980)
- S2E10
Hearing from his old friend Gladys Ponsonby of the talented if unconventional artist John Roydon, art dealer Lionel gets Roydon to visualize Lionel's fiancee Janet nude and paint her accordingly. Janet, however, does not see the joke, for which Lionel pays bitterly, in the literal sense.
The Umbrella Man (1980)
- S2E11
A man's umbrella scheme and an affair become entwined yielding unexpected results.
Genesis & Catastrophe (1980)
- S2E12
In 1889, Austrian customs officer Alois is desperate his wife Klara will pull through a difficult labour because they have already lost their first three children.
Mr Botibol's First Love (1980)
- S2E13
Mr Botibol is socially inept and, by his own admission, a failure. But he's a rich man who has dreams of being a great conductor.
The Man at the Top (1980)
- S2E16
Hardy, a young sailor down on his luck, is left stranded when his ship sails without him so he robs a man but accidentally kills him. His girlfriend Diane informs him that the one man who can help him, the 'man at the top' is Sam Madrid. However, Hardy is in for a shock when he realizes that he has already met Madrid.