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Tales of the Unexpected

  • 1979 – 1988
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~25m / ep
  • 9 seasons
  • 6.8/10

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.

Latest: Series 9 · 1987

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  1. E1. Skeleton in the Cupboard

    Dec 18, 1987 · 27m

    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.

  2. E2. The Colonel's Lady

    Jan 8, 1988 · 27m

    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?

  3. E3. The Surgeon

    Jan 15, 1988 · 24m

    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.

  4. E4. The Verger

    Jan 22, 1988 · 27m

    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?

  5. E5. The Facts of Life

    Jan 29, 1988 · 24m

    When sheltered young son Nicholas travels to London to complete in a fencing competition, he gets caught up in a very strange adventure.

  6. E6. Wink Three Times

    Apr 15, 1988 · 27m

    A timid provincial solicitor visits a smart London hotel on a business trip, and becomes embroiled in a curious case of mistaken identity.

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