
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
View all seasonsE1. 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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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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