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Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 6 Episode 1 of 13

Quick Summary

In this programme, a desperate man stakes everything he owns on a lucrative but perilous proposition. He agrees to murder a former schoolmate in exchange for a large sum of money. The cast includes Bryan Marshall, George Sewell and Charles Keating, who portray the key roles.

About This Program

“A Passing Opportunity” is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the episode format, offering a self‑contained story that unfolds over its runtime. The title hints at a fleeting chance that the central character chooses to seize, setting the stage for the events that follow. The narrative follows a man who puts everything on the line for a cash reward. When he accepts a contract to eliminate a former schoolmate, he is drawn into a dangerous gamble that threatens his whole world. The premise centres on his willingness to trade personal safety for money, and the tension arises from the moral and practical consequences of that decision. The episode features performances by Bryan Marshall, George Sewell and Charles Keating. Each actor contributes to the unfolding drama, portraying characters whose interactions drive the story’s core conflict. Their involvement is the only casting information supplied for the programme. Overall, “A Passing Opportunity” delivers a concise, tension‑filled plot within its episode structure, focusing on the extreme lengths one man will go to for financial gain. The combination of its straightforward premise and the three‑lead cast creates a clear, focused viewing experience.

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Tales of the Unexpected broadcasts on Sky Arts at 9:30am, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins

Cast & Crew

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Mark Lewisas Showroom manager
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Janette Leggeas Eleanor Jesmond
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Paul Davies Prowlesas Timmy
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George Sewellas Laughlin
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Charles Keatingas Peter Madison
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Guy Bertrandas Manservant
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Bryan Marshallas Frank Jesmond