Series · Drama
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)Season 2
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
0/16 watched- Episode 1: Royal Jelly27 min · Mar 1, 1980
- Episode 2: Skin25 min · Mar 8, 1980
- Episode 3: Galloping Foxley26 min · Mar 15, 1980
- Episode 4: The Hitch-Hiker26 min · Mar 22, 1980
- Episode 5: Poison25 min · Mar 29, 1980
- Episode 6: Fat Chance26 min · Apr 5, 1980
- Episode 7: Taste27 min · Apr 12, 1980
- Episode 8: My Lady Love, My Dove25 min · Apr 19, 1980
- Episode 9: Georgy Porgy26 min · Apr 26, 1980
- Episode 10: Depart in Peace26 min · May 3, 1980
- Episode 11: The Umbrella Man26 min · May 10, 1980
- Episode 12: Genesis & Catastrophe26 min · May 17, 1980
- Episode 13: Mr Botibol's First Love26 min · May 24, 1980
- Episode 14: Back for Christmas27 min · May 31, 1980
- Episode 15: The Orderly World of Mr Appleby27 min · Jun 7, 1980
- Episode 16: The Man at the TopJun 14, 1980
