Episode
Tales of the Unexpected: A Sad Loss
Overview
Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
Details
- Series
- Tales of the Unexpected
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1983-04-23
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
A Sad Loss is Episode 3 in Series 6 of Tales of the Unexpected. It aired on 1983-04-23. The runtime is 26 min.
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