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Tales of the Unexpected.

Name: Tales of the Unexpected
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-03-24
Rating: 6.8

6.8 / 1019799 seasons112 episodesEnded

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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Created by Roald Dahl

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Series 1.

The Man From the South

1979-03-24 · 24m7.6

A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.

Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat

1979-03-31 · 25m4.3

Unable to show her dentist husband, Cyril, the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby pawns it and pretends that she found the ticket.

William and Mary

1979-04-07 · 25m7.0

When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive.

Lamb to the Slaughter

1979-04-14 · 25m6.9

An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the police are baffled.