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Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

6.7/10 Ended 25, 30 min Mar 24, 1979 9 Seasons
Drama

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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Show Details

Original Title Tales of the Unexpected
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 112
Total Seasons 9
Popularity 23.1

Networks

ITV1
GB

Cast

Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
Self - Introduced By
36 episodes
Andrew Ray
Andrew Ray
Percy Hayward
6 episodes
Forbes Collins
Forbes Collins
Police Sergeant
4 episodes
Paul Herzberg
Paul Herzberg
Henri
3 episodes
Lucy Gutteridge
Lucy Gutteridge
Molly
3 episodes
Peter Tuddenham
Peter Tuddenham
Control Voice (voice)
3 episodes
William Hootkins
William Hootkins
Peter Bligh
3 episodes
Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis
Showroom Manager
3 episodes
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Richard Foxton
Security Guard
3 episodes
John Mills
John Mills
William Perkins
3 episodes
Joan Collins
Joan Collins
Natalia Turton
3 episodes
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Parnell
3 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Roald Dahl

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1
9 episodes 1979
Season 2
Season 2
16 episodes 1980
Season 3
Season 3
9 episodes 1980
Season 4
Season 4
17 episodes 1981
Season 5
Season 5
18 episodes 1982
Season 6
Season 6
14 episodes 1983
Season 7
Season 7
15 episodes 1984
Season 8
Season 8
4 episodes 1985
Season 9
Season 9
10 episodes 1987

Networks

ITV1
GB

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Tales of the Unexpected (intro)
Tales of the Unexpected (intro)
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Keywords

anthology

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Rating
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Details
First Air Date March 24, 1979
Last Air Date May 13, 1988
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 23.1
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