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SeriesTales of the Unexpected
6.81979
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4.25 votes197825mEndedDrama
Synopsis
Armchair Thriller is a British television programme, broadcast on ITV in two series in 1978 and 1980. Owing something to some of the off-shoots of the earlier Armchair Theatre, the new series used scripts adapted from published novels and stories. Although not properly a horror series it included several supernatural elements. Armchair Thriller was produced by Thames Television, but it included serials made by Southern Television.
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Series 1
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- 1. Rachel in Danger (Part 1)Now viewing1978-02-2123mTen-year-old Rachel is sent to live with her estranged father. However, just hours before her arrival, her father is murdered and his identity stolen by a terrorist.
- 2. Rachel in Danger (Part 2)1978-02-23Rachel meets her supposed stepmother--in reality, another member of a terrorist group with plans for the upcoming Royal Garden Party at the palace. The conspirators are divided over whether to dispose of Rachel or use her as a front.
- 3. Rachel in Danger (Part 3)1978-02-2825mOne of the team gets cold feet about killing a kid. Left to her own devices, Rachel tries to get a message to the police. She seizes her chance on a shopping outing for the next day's royal event.
- 4. Rachel in Danger (Part 4)1978-03-0224mToo late, the police uncover the plot against the palace. Rachel's "father" has his target in his sights, while her "stepmother" has her hands on the girl's throat. Unable to rely on the adults in her world, Rachel must find a way to save herself.
- 5. A Dog's Ransom (Part 1)1978-03-07A quiet, middle-aged couple living in Chelsea start to receive threatening letters through the post - and then things take a sinister turn as their beloved poodle, Tina, is kidnapped. Should they comply and pay up the ransom?
- 6. A Dog's Ransom (Part 2)1978-03-09Despite complying with the kidnapper's demands, Tina isn't safely returned to her owners as agreed. A smart young copper from the local force (who took the couple's problem seriously) decides to investigate - despite the indifference and cynicism of his police colleagues.
- 7. A Dog's Ransom (Part 3)1978-03-14Thanks to Clarence's intervention, the dog kidnapper is apprehended and charged. But the CID officers' cynicism towards the case continues, leaving Clarence in a position of distrust, and the dog's owners vulnerable.
- 8. A Dog's Ransom (Part 4)1978-03-16Clarence is suspended from the police after accepting an alleged bribe from the bailed Kowajinski, and his girlfriend is being targeted by him (and the police) now too. After spotting Kowajinski spying on her flat, Clarence has had enough, and follows him to finally confront him.
- 9. A Dog's Ransom (Part 5)1978-03-21Clarence found Kowajinski and attacked him in a fit of rage - before he himself was attacked and hospitalised by a group of hooligans the same night. With Kowajinski now dead, and the bribery charges dropped, he is living with the Reynoldses after being dumped by Marion. But, as police investigation into Kowajinski's death increases, Clarence is left to his fate.
- 10. A Dog's Ransom (Part 6)1978-03-23The police investigation into Kowajinski's death continues, with Clarence still their number one suspect. After a night of intense interrogation, they finally let him go - but is it really the end?
- 11. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 1)1978-03-28When young student David Cooper (Denis Lawson) disappears, both his girlfriend and his tutor suspect he is in danger. David has a paralysing fear of lifts and other confined spaces and, while the duo are searching for him, his phobia is proving invaluable to a menacing group of people with a sinister and ruthlessly violent agenda.
- 12. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 2)1978-03-30While Dave's girlfriend and his tutor desperately make inquiries to solve his disappearance, the political group who have brainwashed him send him out to do their dirty work - or is it just a dress rehearsal for what's really being planned?
- 13. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 3)1978-04-04
- 14. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 4)1978-04-06
- 15. Quiet as a Nun (Part 1)1978-04-20A reporter is asked to look into the mysterious death of a nun who died in a locked room at a convent.
- 16. Quiet as a Nun (Part 2)1978-04-25Shore learns that Sister Miriam had recently inherited a fortune. While one nun warns Shore to get out while she can, another is all too eager to confide her suspicions.
- 17. Quiet as a Nun (Part 3)1978-04-27
- 18. Quiet as a Nun (Part 4)
- 19. Quiet as a Nun (Part 5)
- 20. Quiet as a Nun (Part 6)
- 21. The Limbo Connection (Part 1)After a bout of heavy drinking, Mark Omney cannot account for his movements over the last 12 hours. When he sobers up, he learns that his wife Clare, has had a car accident.
- 22. The Limbo Connection (Part 2)Omney suspects that Clare is being held against her will at Meadowbank Clinic. Or has she finally left him, sick of his drunken and aggressive behavior?
- 23. The Limbo Connection (Part 3)For help, Omney turns to Annabelle Fraser, his old girlfriend. He is convinced that a conspiracy is afoot--and that Clare is sending him covert messages.
- 24. The Limbo Connection (Part 4)Omney attends the funeral of one of the clinic's former residents, suspecting his wife's body lies inside the coffin. Later that night, he and Annabelle return to find out for themselves.
- 25. The Limbo Connection (Part 5)The police catch Omney red-handed, and a deadly attack leaves him with only one way out.
- 26. The Limbo Connection (Part 6)Omney turns up the heat on Meadowbank, which is forced into the most desperate of measures.
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Is Armchair Thriller available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Armchair Thriller have?
Armchair Thriller has 2 seasons and 60 episodes.
When did Armchair Thriller first air?
Armchair Thriller first aired in 1978.
Is Armchair Thriller still running?
Armchair Thriller's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Armchair Thriller?
Armchair Thriller is classified as Drama.