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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 4

Every episode of Tales of the Unexpected Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 4!

The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 4

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...

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  1. Background image for Would You Believe It?
    6.7/10(240 votes)

    #1 - Would You Believe It?

    S4:E1

    Two 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.

    Director:Barry Davis
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  2. Background image for Vicious Circle
    6.4/10(235 votes)

    #2 - Vicious Circle

    S4:E2

    An 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?

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  3. Background image for The Boy Who Talked with Animals
    5.3/10(249 votes)

    #3 - The Boy Who Talked with Animals

    S4:E3

    When 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.

    Director:Alan Gibson
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  4. Background image for The Best of Everything
    7.0/10(252 votes)

    #4 - The Best of Everything

    S4:E4

    Desperate 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?

    Director:John Bruce
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  5. Background image for A Woman's Help
    6.3/10(207 votes)

    #5 - A Woman's Help

    S4:E5

    Henpecked 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.

    Director:Bert Salzman
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  6. Background image for Shatterproof
    6.9/10(256 votes)

    #6 - Shatterproof

    S4:E6

    Property 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.

    Director:John Jacobs
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  8. Background image for The Sound Machine
    6.4/10(223 votes)

    #7 - The Sound Machine

    S4:E7

    A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.

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  9. Background image for Never Speak Ill of the Dead
    6.7/10(221 votes)

    #8 - Never Speak Ill of the Dead

    S4:E8

    David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated.

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  10. Background image for The Best Policy
    5.4/10(201 votes)

    #9 - The Best Policy

    S4:E9

    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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  11. Background image for The Last Bottle in the World
    6.4/10(228 votes)

    #10 - The Last Bottle in the World

    S4:E10

    Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.

    Director:John Gorrie
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  12. Background image for Kindly Dig Your Grave
    6.6/10(219 votes)

    #11 - Kindly Dig Your Grave

    S4:E11

    Madame 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.

    Director:Alan Gibson
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  13. Background image for Completely Foolproof
    6.4/10(228 votes)

    #12 - Completely Foolproof

    S4:E12

    The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.

    Director:John Jacobs
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  14. Background image for There's One Born Every Minute
    6.8/10(225 votes)

    #13 - There's One Born Every Minute

    S4:E13

    Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.

    Director:Alan Gibson
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  15. Background image for Bosom Friends
    6.6/10(236 votes)

    #14 - Bosom Friends

    S4:E14

    Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.

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  16. Background image for A Glowing Future
    5.5/10(211 votes)

    #15 - A Glowing Future

    S4:E15

    Jack 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for The Way to Do it
    6.2/10(202 votes)

    #16 - The Way to Do it

    S4:E16

    The 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.

    Director:Alan Gibson
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  18. Background image for Hijack
    6.9/10(235 votes)

    #17 - Hijack

    S4:E17

    A hijacker on an aeroplane takes a stewardess hostage before demanding a million dollars and a parachute. Will the captain give in to his demands?

    Director:Herbert Wise
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Would You Believe It?" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 4. It scored 6.7/10 based on 240 votes. Directed by Barry Davis and written by Julian Bond, it aired on 4/5/1981. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Vicious Circle".