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Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

Mar 24, 1979 · 9 seasons · 112 episodes

6.8/10 TMDB user score
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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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Series cast

  • Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Self - Introduced by(uncredited) 36 episodes
  • Andrew Ray Andrew Ray Jerry Wilde 6 episodes
  • Forbes Collins Forbes Collins Police Officer 4 episodes
  • Paul Herzberg Paul Herzberg Henri 3 episodes
  • William Hootkins William Hootkins Harry Chester 3 episodes
  • Peter Tuddenham Peter Tuddenham Control (voice) 3 episodes
  • John Mills John Mills William Perkins 3 episodes
  • Mark Lewis Showroom Manager 3 episodes
  • Richard Foxton Stage Manager 3 episodes
  • Lucy Gutteridge Lucy Gutteridge Molly 3 episodes
  • Cyril Luckham Cyril Luckham Gavin 3 episodes
  • Joan Collins Joan Collins Natalia Turton 3 episodes
  • Richard Johnson Richard Johnson James 3 episodes
  • Sheila Gish Sheila Gish Frances 3 episodes
  • Douglas Lambert Douglas Lambert American Passenger 3 episodes
  • Jack Weston Jack Weston William Botibol 2 episodes

Seasons

  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 1 Series 1 Mar 1979 · 9 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 2 Series 2 Mar 1980 · 16 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 3 Series 3 Aug 1980 · 9 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 4 Series 4 Apr 1981 · 17 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 5 Series 5 Apr 1982 · 18 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 6 Series 6 Apr 1983 · 14 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 7 Series 7 May 1984 · 15 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 8 Series 8 Mar 1985 · 4 episodes
  • Poster for Tales of the Unexpected, Series 9 Series 9 Dec 1987 · 10 episodes

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