Series 1

Season 1 · 1996 · 12 episodes

Stories of the bizarre and the supernatural, as introduced by Bryan Brown. Sometimes serious, often comical, but always with a twist at the end of the story.

1Cold RevengeA woman hires a hitman to kill her brother. Things go wrong on their way to the killing and he finds out that it's not the simple job he thought it was.
2Third PartyA man goes to a dating agency to find a woman. After viewing her introduction, he goes on a date with a woman he fancies. However, there is a twist coming.
3Bonus MileageAn ill-tempered businessman meets a mysterious fellow traveller on a flight. After he hits his head during turbulence, he finds his life completely changed.
4Night of the MonsterA young girl witnesses her mother's murder and the thought of it comes back to haunt her, fueling her imagination. The terror increases when the murderer escapes, keen on revenge.
5Directly from My Heart to YouAn amoral femme fatale is employed to kill a number of people. It is only when she meets her employer that she finds out why and what is going on.
6The Confident ManCon man Jack can talk himself out of anything. All his skills are needed when his resident liquour store is held up.
7One Way TicketThe story of what happens when an escaped lunatic meets one who hasn't been caught yet...
8Borrowing BazzaAn artist's subject for a portrait dies before it is completed. He comes up with an unusual plan so that he can complete the painting.
9Dancing PartnersTwo children are torn between separated parents, one of whom has a secret.
10The TestA man dominated by his interfering mother has a new girlfriend but is reluctant to introduce the two. So mother takes it upon herself to find out about her.
11A Sure ThingA reformed gambler meets up with a man after a gambler's anonymous meeting. He finds himself being drawn back into the gambling lifestyle.
12The CrossingA driver hits and kills a pedestrian on a crossing. She panics and runs, and does her best to cover it up.

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