Tales of the Unexpected

1979 - 1988 TV-14 25m 7.6

Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.

A British anthology series featuring tales of horror, mystery, and suspense. Most episodes featured a twist ending, and many of them were based on short stories by well-known writer Roald Dahl, who also served as the show's host during its first two seasons.

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Episodes:

Episode 3 William and Mary

3. William and Mary

Aired: Apr 6, 1979

When her husband William dies Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates ...

Episode 4 Lamb to the Slaughter

4. Lamb to the Slaughter

Aired: Apr 13, 1979

When her policeman husband Patrick callously announces that he is leaving her...

Episode 5 The Landlady

5. The Landlady

Aired: Apr 20, 1979

Arriving in Bath to take up his first job away from home young Billy Weaver d...

Episode 6 Neck

6. Neck

Aired: Apr 27, 1979

Invited to a weekend house party by Sir Basil Turton and his younger wife Nat...

Episode 7 Edward the Conqueror

7. Edward the Conqueror

Aired: May 5, 1979

A musically appreciative stray cat comes between an elderly husband and wife.

Episode 8 A Dip in the Pool

8. A Dip in the Pool

Aired: May 12, 1979

An American gambler on a trans-Atlantic liner goes into the pool that bets on...

Episode 9 The Way Up to Heaven

9. The Way Up to Heaven

Aired: May 19, 1979

A husband and wife are add odds with each other over punctuality. Could an op...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery