Series · Drama
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)Season 8
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
0/4 watched- Episode 1: People Don't Do Such Things24 min · Mar 30, 1985
- Episode 2: In the Cards24 min · Jul 14, 1985
- Episode 3: Nothin' Short of Highway Robbery24 min · Jul 21, 1985
- Episode 4: Scrimshaw24 min · Jul 28, 1985
