Series 1
1996 · 12 episodes · 6h 0m in all
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.
Episodes
- 1
1. Cold Revenge
2 Dec 1996 · 30 min
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
9 Dec 1996 · 30 min
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
16 Dec 1996 · 30 min
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
23 Dec 1996 · 30 min
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
30 Dec 1996 · 30 min
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
6 Jan 1997 · 30 min
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
13 Jan 1997 · 30 min
The story of what happens when an escaped lunatic meets one who hasn't been caught yet...
- 8
8. Borrowing Bazza
20 Jan 1997 · 30 min
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
4 Jan 1998 · 30 min
Two children are torn between separated parents, one of whom has a secret.
- 10
10. The Test
11 Jan 1998 · 30 min
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
25 Jan 1998 · 30 min
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
3 Feb 1998 · 30 min
A driver hits and kills a pedestrian on a crossing. She panics and runs, and does her best to cover it up.
Twisted Tales Series 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Twisted Tales Series 1?
Series 1 of Twisted Tales has 12 episodes, about 6 hours in total.
When did Twisted Tales Series 1 come out?
Series 1 premiered on 2 Dec 1996.