Episode
Tales of the Unexpected: Heir Presumptuous
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Tales of the Unexpected
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1983-05-07
- Runtime
- 27 min
Episode context
Heir Presumptuous is Episode 5 in Series 6 of Tales of the Unexpected. It aired on 1983-05-07. The runtime is 27 min.
Previous / Next
More episodes from this season
Episode 3: A Sad Loss
Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
Episode 7: 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.
Episode 2: 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.
Episode 8: The Vorpal Blade
Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
Episode 1: A Passing Opportunity
Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
Episode 9: The Wrong 'Un
After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
Episode 10: The Luncheon
Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
Episode 11: 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.
Episode 12: Hit and Run
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
Episode 13: Youth from Vienna
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.