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Captain RogersCaptain RogersOpen episodeThe respectable owner of a quiet inn in 18th century England is blackmailed by a grubby stranger, who knows he is secretly the notorious pirate Captain Rogers.
The Leather FunnelThe Leather FunnelOpen episodeWhen a young man discovers a curious funnel made of leather, he has a presentiment that it was once used as an instrument of torture
A Terribly Strange BedA Terribly Strange BedOpen episodeCharles Faulkner, a young American gambler in Paris, should have left the casino after striking it lucky. Why the devil did he accept to sleep in the casino's guest bed? This was to be the most horrible night he had ever lived.
La Grande BretecheLa Grande BretecheOpen episodeA Spanish officer, captured by the French during the Peninsular War, is imprisoned at the country house of an elderly aristocrat with a bored young wife - whose lover he becomes, with deadly consequences.
The Dinner PartyThe Dinner PartyOpen episodeBlake is a brilliant accountant, but does he deserve a promotion to the board of directors? It all depends on the suitability of his wife. His bosses attend a small dinner party given by the Blakes to check her out.
Money to BurnMoney to BurnOpen episodeA French girl in London finds herself in the awkward position of owing money to a Soho crime boss. But when she pays him off, he contemptuously sets fire to the money. Why?
In the ConfessionalIn the ConfessionalOpen episodeAn old tramp takes refuge in a church, and, concealed within the confessional, overhears things of great interest.
Unseen AlibiUnseen AlibiOpen episodeDean Stockwell stars as the victim of an elaborately staged murder frame centering around a lover's rendezvous.
Battle of WitsBattle of WitsOpen episodeAt the end of the semester, college professor Richard Lumsden is getting ready for vacation - and retirement. However he is interrupted by an angry parent of a student, blaming him for his son's suicide after he was expelled for stealing.
A Point of LawA Point of LawOpen episodeA lawyer cannot stop a middle-aged spinster from making a fool of herself with a young fortune-hunter, but he can stop the fellow from getting his hands on her money.
The Monkey's PawThe Monkey's PawOpen episodeAn old army sergeant, back in England after long service in India, shows some old friends a strange possession he's acquired - a monkey's paw which can make wishes come true.
The Ingenious ReporterThe Ingenious ReporterOpen episodeReporter Harry Langley pretends to be the murderer of unidentified women to boost sales with a special report from prison. But once arrested, the authorities seem to be convinced that he is indeed the killer.
Death of an Old-Fashioned GirlDeath of an Old-Fashioned GirlOpen episodeFour people are investigated after the death of a woman who ruined an artist's life and drove his wife to leave him.
For Sale - SilenceFor Sale - SilenceOpen episodeBusinessman Pennington is bribed by a Mr. Briggs due to an extramarital affair. But it seems that Briggs has underestimated his opponent and the tables might be turning.
The Inspiration Of Mr. BuddThe Inspiration Of Mr. BuddOpen episodeHow did Mr. Budd become a top-class West End hairdresser after such humble origins in a suburban barbershop? Well, one day, a stranger came in for a shave and a haircut.
An Affair of HonourAn Affair of HonourOpen episodeIndia: After secret plans for the defence of a harbour are secretly copied, British General Sanderson tasks officers Bruce and Rolfe with convincing the apparent traitor Fanshaw to "save his honour" by committing suicide.
Farewell to the FaulknersFarewell to the FaulknersOpen episodeThe masquerade is over when a murdered man turns up alive in the guise of his wife.
The Power of FearThe Power of FearOpen episodeA handyman, finding that a number of middle-aged housewives require him for rather more than his professional services, turns to blackmail.
Where There's a WillWhere There's a WillOpen episodeA letter opened in error provides rather dangerous knowledge concerning a murder case.
A Time to RememberA Time to RememberOpen episodeZigorin, a top Russian spy, has defected to the West. But is he really Zigorin or an impostor?
Ice StormIce StormOpen episodeAn "Ice Storm" traps a woman with a potential thief masquerading as one of three experts invited to view a collection of valuable manuscripts.
Come Into My ParlourCome Into My ParlourOpen episodeTwo beautiful women chat pleasantly over their martinis in a luxurious flat in Naples. But all is not what it seems - one is plotting an evil revenge on the other.
Compliments of the SeasonCompliments of the SeasonOpen episodeA penniless man tries to claim a reward from a millionaire at Christmas, and finds it's not as easy as he thought it would be.
Under SuspicionUnder SuspicionOpen episodeA pianist on an international tour is forced to spy for the secret police to avoid being detained.
Trial for MurderTrial for MurderOpen episodeDuring a murder trial in 19th-century England, one of the jurors begins to have mysterious hallucinations - has he seen a ghost?
The Furnished RoomThe Furnished RoomOpen episodeA young man's month-long search for a missing girl ends in a haunted room of a boarding house.