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Tales of the Unexpected

Overview

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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Roald Dahl profile
Roald Dahl

creator

Cast

Roald Dahl profile
Roald Dahl

Self - Introduced By,Self - Introduced by(uncredited)

Total episodes: 36

Andrew Ray profile
Andrew Ray

Roger Carson,Percy Hayward

Total episodes: 6

Forbes Collins profile
Forbes Collins

Inspector,Mr Ford

Total episodes: 4

Paul Herzberg profile
Paul Herzberg

Henri,John Bannister

Total episodes: 3

Lucy Gutteridge profile
Lucy Gutteridge

Molly,Soroya

Total episodes: 3

Peter Tuddenham profile
Peter Tuddenham

Control (voice),Tommy

Total episodes: 3

William Hootkins profile
William Hootkins

Peter Bligh,Harry Chester

Total episodes: 3

Mark Lewis profile
Mark Lewis

The Man,Carlo

Total episodes: 3

Richard Foxton profile
Richard Foxton

Assistant Manager,Stage Manager

Total episodes: 3

John Mills profile
John Mills

Sam Morrissey,William Perkins

Total episodes: 3

Joan Collins profile
Joan Collins

Natalia Turton,Clare Duckworth / Julia Roach

Total episodes: 3

Richard Johnson profile
Richard Johnson

James,Tanner

Total episodes: 3

Roald Dahl profile
Roald Dahl

Self - Introduced By,Self - Introduced by(uncredited)

Total episodes: 36

Andrew Ray profile
Andrew Ray

Roger Carson,Percy Hayward

Total episodes: 6

Forbes Collins profile
Forbes Collins

Inspector,Mr Ford

Total episodes: 4

Paul Herzberg profile
Paul Herzberg

Henri,John Bannister

Total episodes: 3

Lucy Gutteridge profile
Lucy Gutteridge

Molly,Soroya

Total episodes: 3

Peter Tuddenham profile
Peter Tuddenham

Control (voice),Tommy

Total episodes: 3

William Hootkins profile
William Hootkins

Peter Bligh,Harry Chester

Total episodes: 3

Mark Lewis profile
Mark Lewis

The Man,Carlo

Total episodes: 3

Richard Foxton profile
Richard Foxton

Assistant Manager,Stage Manager

Total episodes: 3

John Mills profile
John Mills

Sam Morrissey,William Perkins

Total episodes: 3

Joan Collins profile
Joan Collins

Natalia Turton,Clare Duckworth / Julia Roach

Total episodes: 3

Richard Johnson profile
Richard Johnson

James,Tanner

Total episodes: 3

Extra

Release Date

March 24, 1979

Last air Date

May 13, 1988

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

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Available On

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seasons

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Season 9

Aired on: 1987 | 10 Episodes

Videos

Tales Of The Unexpected (1979 ITV TV Series) Trailer #talesoftheunexpected #horror #itv thumbnail
Tales Of The Unexpected (1979 ITV TV Series) Trailer #talesoftheunexpected #horror #itv
Tales of the Unexpected (intro) thumbnail
Tales of the Unexpected (intro)

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