Tales of the Unexpected Season 2, Episode 1: Royal Jelly

Skin

An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.

25 min

Galloping Foxley

A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.

26 min

The Hitch-Hiker

When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.

26 min

Poison

A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?

25 min

Fat Chance

The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.

26 min

Taste

A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.

27 min

My Lady Love, My Dove

When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.

25 min

Georgy Porgy

George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.

26 min

Depart in Peace

An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.

26 min

The Umbrella Man

A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

26 min

Genesis & Catastrophe

A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?

26 min

Mr Botibol's First Love

A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.

26 min

Back for Christmas

A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.

27 min

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.

27 min

The Man at the Top

A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.