Series · Drama
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)Season 4
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
0/17 watched- Episode 1: Would You Believe It?26 min · Apr 5, 1981
- Episode 2: Vicious Circle26 min · Apr 12, 1981
- Episode 3: The Boy Who Talked with Animals27 min · Apr 19, 1981
- Episode 4: The Best of Everything26 min · Apr 26, 1981
- Episode 5: A Woman's Help26 min · May 3, 1981
- Episode 6: Shatterproof25 min · May 10, 1981
- Episode 7: The Sound Machine25 min · May 17, 1981
- Episode 8: Never Speak Ill of the Dead24 min · May 24, 1981
- Episode 9: The Best Policy26 min · May 31, 1981
- Episode 10: The Last Bottle in the World26 min · Jun 7, 1981
- Episode 11: Kindly Dig Your Grave26 min · Jun 14, 1981
- Episode 12: Completely Foolproof26 min · Jun 21, 1981
- Episode 13: There's One Born Every Minute27 min · Jun 5, 1981
- Episode 14: Bosom Friends27 min · Jun 12, 1981
- Episode 15: A Glowing Future26 min · Jul 19, 1981
- Episode 16: The Way to Do it26 min · Jul 26, 1981
- Episode 17: Hijack27 min · Dec 26, 1981
