Tales of the Unexpected
Drama
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.
Episodes
E1
24 min
Episode
1
EP1:
The Man From the South
Mar 24, 1979
E2
25 min
Episode
2
EP2:
Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
Mar 31, 1979
E3
25 min
Episode
3
EP3:
William and Mary
Apr 7, 1979
E4
25 min
Episode
4
EP4:
Lamb to the Slaughter
Apr 14, 1979
E5
25 min
Episode
5
EP5:
The Landlady
Apr 21, 1979
E6
24 min
Episode
6
EP6:
Neck
Apr 28, 1979
E7
25 min
Episode
7
EP7:
Edward the Conqueror
May 5, 1979
E8
25 min
Episode
8
EP8:
A Dip in the Pool
May 12, 1979
E9
25 min
Episode
9
EP9:
The Way Up to Heaven
May 19, 1979
Cast
Roald Dahl
Self - Introduced By / Self - Introduced by(uncredited)
Andrew Ray
Jerry Wilde / Cranmer Oakes
Forbes Collins
Police Officer / Mr Ford
Paul Herzberg
John Bannister / Henri
William Hootkins
Peter Bligh / Harry Chester
Peter Tuddenham
Control (voice) / Control Voice (voice)
John Mills
The Man / William Perkins
Mark Lewis
Showroom Manager / The Man
Richard Foxton
Assistant Manager / Stage Manager
Lucy Gutteridge
Soroya / Josie
Cyril Luckham
Gavin / Rawlsden
Joan Collins
Suzy Starr / Natalia Turton
Richard Johnson
Parnell / James
Sheila Gish
Mary Hitchman / Frances
Douglas Lambert
Mr Harrington / Henry Snape
Jack Weston
William Botibol
Gloria Grahame
Olivia
Roy Marsden
Gerald Overton
Suzanne Danielle
Elaine / Milly
Simon Cadell
Co-Pilot / Sam Luke
