Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected

  • 1979
  • 9 Seasons
  • 112 Episodes
  •  6.708  (48)
  •   Ended

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.

Tales of the Unexpected
Seasons
Mr Know-All
10. Mr Know-All
May 13, 1988
When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that he might not be the man he claims to be.
A Time to Die
9. A Time to Die
May 06, 1988
Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives.
The Finger of Suspicion
8. The Finger of Suspicion
April 29, 1988
Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.
The Dead Don't Steal
7. The Dead Don't Steal
April 22, 1988
Ken Johnson runs a charter plane service with his lover and air stewardess Lilian, who indulges in a little smuggling on his behalf. Then disaster strikes for him when his wife discovers his affair.
Wink Three Times
6. Wink Three Times
April 15, 1988
A timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.
The Facts of Life
5. The Facts of Life
January 29, 1988
When sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.
The Verger
4. The Verger
January 22, 1988
When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways?
The Surgeon
3. The Surgeon
January 15, 1988
When wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life, the doctor finds that his new jewel is really more of a liability than an asset.
The Colonel's Lady
2. The Colonel's Lady
January 08, 1988
A colonel's comfortable life is disturbed when his wife writes a bestselling book of poetry. Is this evidence that she's having an affair?
Skeleton in the Cupboard
1. Skeleton in the Cupboard
December 18, 1987
Robert Smythe is a ruthless executive with a dangerous twenty year old secret. An echo from the past prompts him into a new cover up of the truth, but his wife becomes suspicious.
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Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    March 24, 1979
  • Rating
    6.708  (48)