Series 1

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.

1. 1. Cold Revenge

   1996-12-02 · 30m

   A 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.

2. 2. Third Party

   1996-12-09 · 30m

   A 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.

3. 3. Bonus Mileage

   1996-12-16 · 30m

   An ill-tempered businessman meets a mysterious fellow traveller on a flight. After he hits his head during turbulence, he finds his life completely changed.

4. 4. Night of the Monster

   1996-12-23 · 30m

   A 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.

5. 5. Directly from My Heart to You

   1996-12-30 · 30m

   An 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.

6. 6. The Confident Man

   1997-01-06 · 30m

   Con man Jack can talk himself out of anything. All his skills are needed when his resident liquour store is held up.

7. 7. One Way Ticket

   1997-01-13 · 30m

   The story of what happens when an escaped lunatic meets one who hasn't been caught yet...

8. 8. Borrowing Bazza

   1997-01-20 · 30m

   An 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.

9. 9. Dancing Partners

   1998-01-04 · 30m

   Two children are torn between separated parents, one of whom has a secret.

10. 10. The Test

    1998-01-11 · 30m

    A 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.

11. 11. A Sure Thing

    1998-01-25 · 30m

    A reformed gambler meets up with a man after a gambler's anonymous meeting. He finds himself being drawn back into the gambling lifestyle.

12. 12. The Crossing

    1998-02-03 · 30m

    A driver hits and kills a pedestrian on a crossing. She panics and runs, and does her best to cover it up.