The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 5

When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.

Director: N/A

Writer: Jeremy Paul

In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough?

Director: Alan Gibson

Writer: Robin Chapman

Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?

Director: John Gorrie

Writer: Robin Chapman

A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.

Director: Wendy Toye

Writer: N/A

Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.

Director: Herbert Wise

Writer: N/A

An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.

Director: Graham Evans

Writer: Johnny Byrne

As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.

Director: Herbert Wise

Writer: Denis Cannan

Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.

Director: Peter Hammond

Writer: Chaim Bermant

Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.

Director: John Peyser

Writer: Ross Thomas

Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.

Director: Alan Gibson

Writer: Denis Cannan

A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.

Director: Herbert Wise

Writer: N/A

Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.

Director: Giles Foster

Writer: Robin Chapman

Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.

Director: John Gorrie

Writer: N/A

When a woman is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man?

Director: John Jacobs

Writer: Robin Chapman

Cara is determined to get back her family jewels, which have been hidden away in a safe. Hiring a safe cracker, she goes along with him, undercover.

Director: Bert Salzman

Writer: N/A

A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.

Director: Alan Gibson

Writer: N/A

Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero’s wife has a big secret to tell.

Director: John Jacobs

Writer: Robin Chapman

When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.

Director: Peter Hammond

Writer: Jeremy Paul