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13 Episodes 1996 - 1996
Episode 1
Fri, Apr 19, 1996 30 mins
In order to collect their inheritance, two sons must locate an estranged brother---who's closer than they think. Natasha Richardson, Leslie Phillips, Greg Wise. Directed by Bob Hoskins.
Episode 2
Fri, Apr 26, 1996 30 mins
Three sisters receive a helping hand from beyond the grave in the form of a monkey's paw that grants three wishes. Emma Samms, Kerry Fox, Julie Cox. Directed by Freddie Francis.
Episode 3
Fri, May 3, 1996 30 mins
The neighbor of a mystery writer has a great idea for a new book. Unfortunately, it's also an idea for "A Slight Case of Murder." Francesca Annis, Elizabeth Spriggs, Christopher Cazenove.
Episode 4
Fri, May 17, 1996 30 mins
German prisoners of war being held in England during World War II plot a prison break. But will the traitor among them also escape? Roy Dotrice, Martin Kemp, Nickolas Grace. Schlosse: Bill Weston. Kitty: Lucy Bayler.
Episode 5
Fri, May 24, 1996 30 mins
After betraying his partner, a jewel thief checks into a hotel of horrors, where he finds that his past has come back to haunt him. James Wilby, Elizabeth McGovern and Ronan Vibert. Directed by Russell Mulcahy ("Highlander").
Episode 6
Fri, May 31, 1996 30 mins
Two made-for-each-other burglars take the heart out of a vampire. Ewan McGregor, Jane Horrocks and Colin Salmon. Written by Scott Nimerfro ("W.E.I.R.D. World").
Episode 7
Fri, Jun 7, 1996 30 mins
A pawnshop owner (Steve Coogan) who takes in a pregnant waif (Julia Sawalha) finds himself jealous of her infant, but his plan to alter the situation backfires. Tim Spencer, Serena Gordon. Directed by James Spencer.
Episode 8
Fri, Jun 14, 1996 30 mins
A scientist takes a stab at communicating with the dead and rings up a serial killer. James Frain. Written and directed by Bill Malone.
Episode 9
Fri, Jun 21, 1996 30 mins
A con man learns that the power of suggestion swings both ways when he tries to double-cross an ad agency. Ute Lemper, Chris Stanton, Tres Hanley, Daniel Craig, Gayle Hunnicutt, Denis Lawson, Paul Freeman.
Episode 10
Fri, Jun 28, 1996 30 mins
A promiscuous preacher (Anthony Andrews) earns praise from his illegitimate daughter who comes to live with him---until she does an "About Face." Imelda Staunton, Pip Torrens, Lone Vidahl. Directed by Tom Sanders.
Episode 11
Fri, Jul 5, 1996 30 mins
A PI thinks he can get ahead by obtaining a confession in the decapitation murders of three women. Eddie Izzard, Ciaran Hinds and Alun Armstrong.
Episode 12
Fri, Jul 12, 1996 30 mins
A slightly deaf safecracker is "Ear Today...Gone Tomorrow" when he starts messing with a mob kingpin. Robert Lindsay, Gretchen Palmer, Richard Johnson, David Gant.
Episode 13
Fri, Jul 19, 1996 30 mins
The Big Bad Wolf makes a meal out of two pigs, then frames "The Third Pig" for murder. Voices include Bobcat Goldthwait, Cam Clarke, Charlie Adler, Cory Burton and Jim Cummings. Directed by Bill Kopp and Pat Ventura.