Tales of the Unexpected
1979 to 1988 Drama 9 seasons
TMDB rating 6.8/10 Ended
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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TMDB rating 6.4/10
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TMDB rating 5.9/10
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TMDB rating 6.7/10
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TMDB rating 5.8/10
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TMDB rating 5.9/10
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TMDB rating 5.8/10
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TMDB rating 5.4/10
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TMDB rating 6.5/10
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TMDB rating 6.3/10
Cast and details
Roald DahlSelf - Introduced by(uncredited)
Andrew RayPercy Hayward
Forbes CollinsInspector
Paul HerzbergHenri
William HootkinsPeter Bligh
Peter TuddenhamTommy
John MillsSam Morrissey- Mark LewisThe Man
- Richard FoxtonSecurity Guard
Lucy GutteridgeMolly
Cyril LuckhamRawlsden
Joan CollinsSuzy Starr
- Created by
- Roald Dahl
- Network
- ITV1
- First aired
- Mar 24, 1979
- Latest episode
- May 13, 1988
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