Tales of the Unexpected Season 6, Episode 8: The Vorpal Blade

A Passing Opportunity

Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.

25 min

The Memory Man

Down on his luck, 'Memory Man' Colin agrees to help a shady character remember the number of a station locker. But then he becomes too curious for his own good.

26 min

A Sad Loss

Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.

26 min

Clerical Error

While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.

27 min

Heir Presumptuous

George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.

27 min

Where's Your Sense of Humour?

George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.

Down Among the Sheltering Palms

An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.

27 min

The Wrong 'Un

After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.

26 min

The Luncheon

Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.

27 min

The Tribute

Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory.

27 min

Hit and Run

Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.

27 min

Youth from Vienna

Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.

27 min

The Turn of the Tide

Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.

26 min