Tales of the Unexpected
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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9 episodes
1. The Man From the SouthA young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.PGCC24minMar 24, 1979
2. Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's CoatUnable 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.PGCC25minMar 31, 1979
3. William and MaryWhen her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive.PGCC25minApr 7, 1979
4. Lamb to the SlaughterAn 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.PGCC25minApr 14, 1979
5. The LandladyWhen a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.PGCC25minApr 21, 1979
6. NeckA lady is cut down to size by her husband’s loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.PGCC24minApr 28, 1979
7. Edward the ConquerorWhen Edward grows tired of Louisa’s obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, she exacts her revenge.PGCC25minMay 5, 1979
8. A Dip in the PoolAn American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.PGCC25minMay 12, 1979
9. The Way Up to HeavenMrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight.PGCC25minMay 19, 1979
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Tales of the Unexpected
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Roald Dahl
- Studio
- ITV, Anglia Television
