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Tales of the Unexpected

6.8

SeriesDrama19799 Seasons

A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.

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Episodes

  1. 1The Man From the SouthMar 24, 1979 · 24m · ★ 7.6A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.
  2. 2Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's CoatMar 31, 1979 · 25m · ★ 4.3Unable to show her dentist husband, Cyril, the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby pawns it and pretends that she found the ticket.
  3. 3William and MaryApr 7, 1979 · 25m · ★ 7.0When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive.
  4. 4Lamb to the SlaughterApr 14, 1979 · 25m · ★ 6.9An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the police are baffled.
  5. 5The LandladyApr 21, 1979 · 25m · ★ 7.7When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
  6. 6NeckApr 28, 1979 · 24m · ★ 4.7A lady is cut down to size by her husband’s loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
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A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.

Created by
Roald Dahl
Genres
Drama
Status
Ended
First aired
March 24, 1979
Last aired
May 13, 1988
Seasons
9
Episodes
112
Episode length
25m
Language
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Networks
ITV1
Production
ITV, Anglia Television
  • Roald DahlSelf - Introduced By
  • Andrew RaySteve
  • Forbes CollinsMr Ford
  • Paul HerzbergJohn Bannister
  • William HootkinsHarry Chester
Peter Tuddenham
Control (voice)
  • John MillsThe Man
  • MMark LewisShowroom Manager
  • RRichard FoxtonAssistant Manager
  • Lucy GutteridgeJosie
  • Cyril LuckhamGavin
  • Joan CollinsClare Duckworth / Julia Roach
  • Richard JohnsonJames
  • Sheila GishMary Hitchman
  • Douglas LambertAmerican Passenger
  • Jack WestonWilliam Botibol
  • Gloria GrahameOlivia
  • Roy MarsdenGerald Overton
  • Suzanne DanielleMilly
  • Simon CadellSam Luke

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    • Series 11979 · 9 episodes
    • Series 21980 · 16 episodes
    • Series 31980 · 9 episodes
    • Series 41981 · 17 episodes
    • Series 51982 · 18 episodes
    • Series 61983 · 14 episodes
    • Series 71984 · 15 episodes
    • Series 81985 · 4 episodes
    • Series 91987 · 10 episodes

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