TV series
An anthology of seven psychological dramas, each with a different cast and crew, exploring deaths in unusual circumstances.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Unnatural Causes premiered November 8, 1986. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
An anthology of seven psychological dramas, each with a different cast and crew, exploring deaths in unusual circumstances.
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Episode 1
The abused neglected wife of a loutish hotelier begins to suspect that her husband is the serial rapist that has been terrorising the area.
Directed by Tim KingWritten by Paula MilneGuest stars Prunella Scales, Brian Cox, Jim Norton, Belinda Lang, Gina McKee, John Telfer, David Killick, Paola Topliss
Episode 2
A bedridden Nellie is desperate for her favourite son Stanley to return home, instead she has to make do with her no-good offspring Harold. Stanley unexpectedly returns, and a shocking revelation comes to light.
Directed by Don LeaverWritten by Lynda La PlanteGuest stars Patricia Phoenix, Tom Bell, Tom Georgeson, Victoria Fairbrother, Anna Manley
Episode 3
Anne Forrest has purchased a run-down school, with plans to get it operational. Two years on, it's still empty, her marriage is at its breaking point, and she's hearing things.
Directed by Alan DossorWritten by Peter J. HammondGuest stars Miranda Richardson, Jonathan Duttine, Louise Hellicar
Episode 4
After working together for 35 years, Perry dreams of killing his colleague Vince, and after years of bitterness, a clever murder is actioned.
Directed by Don LeaverWritten by Ron HutchinsonGuest stars John Cater, Robert Stephens, Ann Mitchell, Ivor Richards
Episode 5
A tradition-bound gentlemen's club is thrown into chaos when women are allowed in during 'ladies night'. One member resents the intrusion of women so much, he resorts to murder.
Directed by Herbert WiseWritten by Nigel KnealeGuest stars Alfred Burke, Bryan Pringle, Ronald Pickup, Fiona Walker, Nigel Stock, Andrew Ray, John Horsley, John Golightly
Episode 6
Directed by John CooperWritten by Nicholas PalmerGuest stars Warren Clarke, Frances de la Tour, Tracie Bennett, Ronald Lacey, Annette Crosbie, Michael Ripper, Adam French, Robert Daws
Episode 7
A disappointed clergyman is visited by some of society's outcasts.
Directed by Roy BattersbyWritten by Beryl BainbridgeGuest stars Perry Fenwick, Mellan Mitchell, Julia Deakin, Ann Queensberry, Alan Howard, Dorothy Tutin
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Belinda LangHelen Cassady
Gina McKeeNancy
David KillickDennis
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