Series · Drama
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
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.
- Creator
- Roald Dahl
- Writers
- Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl, Denis Cannan
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- First aired
- March 24, 1979
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Roald DahlSelf - Introduced By
Andrew RayJerry Wilde
Forbes CollinsPolice Officer
Paul HerzbergJohn Bannister
William HootkinsPeter Bligh
Peter TuddenhamControl (voice)
John MillsThe Man- Mark LewisThe Man
- Richard FoxtonAssistant Manager
Lucy GutteridgeJosie
Cyril LuckhamGavin
Joan CollinsNatalia Turton
Richard JohnsonJames
Sheila GishMary Hitchman
Douglas LambertMr Harrington
Jack WestonWilliam Botibol
Gloria GrahameOlivia
Roy MarsdenGerald Overton
Suzanne DanielleElaine
Simon CadellSam Luke
Episodes
0/9 watched- Episode 1: The Man From the South24 min · Mar 24, 1979
- Episode 2: Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat25 min · Mar 31, 1979
- Episode 3: William and Mary25 min · Apr 7, 1979
- Episode 4: Lamb to the Slaughter25 min · Apr 14, 1979
- Episode 5: The Landlady25 min · Apr 21, 1979
- Episode 6: Neck24 min · Apr 28, 1979
- Episode 7: Edward the Conqueror25 min · May 5, 1979
- Episode 8: A Dip in the Pool25 min · May 12, 1979
- Episode 9: The Way Up to Heaven25 min · May 19, 1979
