Episodes
1. Would You Believe It?
7.0
April 5, 1981
26 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Christopher Blake, Nigel Havers, Richard Johnson, Vic Tablian, Albert Moses
2. Vicious Circle
6.0
April 12, 1981
26 min
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?
Guest Stars:
Lesley Goldie, Patrick Field, Siobhán McKenna, Forbes Collins, Graham Weston
3. The Boy Who Talked with Animals
5.5
April 19, 1981
27 min
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.
Guest Stars:
William Hootkins, Vivien Heilbron, Oscar James, John Nettleton, Paul Spurrier
4. The Best of Everything
6.5
April 26, 1981
26 min
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?
Guest Stars:
Michael Kitchen, Jeremy Clyde, Brewster Mason, Rachel Kempson, Judi Bowker
5. A Woman's Help
6.0
May 3, 1981
26 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Anthony Franciosa, Shirley Knight, Deborah Geffner, Annie McGreevey, Raymond Thorne
6. Shatterproof
6.5
May 10, 1981
25 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Eli Wallach, Caroline Langrishe, Anthony Pullen Shaw, Godfrey Talbot, Bridget McConnell
7. The Sound Machine
5.5
May 17, 1981
25 min
A botanist has invented a machine that translates the sound of plants into speech. What he hears gives him a shock.
Guest Stars:
Harry Andrews, James Warwick, Margery Mason
8. Never Speak Ill of the Dead
7.0
May 24, 1981
24 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Warren Clarke, Colin Blakely, Keith Drinkel, Cheryl Hall, Brian Osborne
9. The Best Policy
5.0
May 31, 1981
26 min
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.
Guest Stars:
10. The Last Bottle in the World
6.5
June 7, 1981
26 min
Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary, but he has no intention of drinking to her health.
Guest Stars:
Gary Bond, Anthony Quayle, Nigel Hawthorne, Neville Phillips, Lynette Davies
11. Kindly Dig Your Grave
7.5
June 14, 1981
26 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Micheline Presle, Celia Gregory, Robert H. Thomson, Gérard Lartigau, Alan Gifford
12. Completely Foolproof
5.5
June 21, 1981
26 min
The very rich Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a number of enemies - including Lisa, his elegant but dangerously dissatisfied wife.
Guest Stars:
Telly Savalas, Rita Gam, Belinda Mayne, Ramsay Williams, Linda Liles
13. There's One Born Every Minute
3.5
June 5, 1981
27 min
Arthur and Margaret are a quiet couple. When she inherits £50,000, he reluctantly agrees to gamble it all on a dubious property deal.
Guest Stars:
Peter Copley, Frank Finlay, Deryck Guyler, Heather Sears, Jo Rowbottom
14. Bosom Friends
6.0
June 12, 1981
27 min
Nell and Emma are old school friends who are reunited after years apart. However, things quickly turn sour.
Guest Stars:
Joan Greenwood, Rachel Kempson, Nat Jackley, Aaron Shirley, Patricia Browning
15. A Glowing Future
5.0
July 19, 1981
26 min
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.
Guest Stars:
John Beck, Joanna Pettet, Bill La Voie
16. The Way to Do it
5.5
July 26, 1981
26 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Elaine Paige, Elizabeth Spriggs, Andrew Ray, Martin Benson, Forbes Collins
