Tales of the Unexpected
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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 is a British anthology drama series that premiered on March 24, 1979, featuring standalone stories with dark humor and unexpected twists. Created with early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series became known for its celebrity guest stars and sinister yet wryly comedic tone. The show ran for 9 seasons before concluding.
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Christopher BlakeIsraeli Officer
Micheline PresleMadame Lagrue
Joan GreenwoodEmma Adkins
Gary BondMax de Marechal
John BeckJack
Eli WallachGerry Williams
Deborah HarmonDaisy Flock
Telly SavalasJoe Brisson
Peter CopleyMan at Railway Station
Lisa EichhornSally
Miriam MargolyesMary Burge
Elaine PaigeSuzie
Evelyn LayeMrs Standing
Janet LeighJoan Stackpole
Jennifer ConnellyThe Girl
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Seasons
9 seasons
Episodes · Season 9
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Skeleton in the Cupboard | 1987-12-18 | 27m | 7.0 |
| 02 | The Colonel's Lady | 1988-01-08 | 27m | 6.5 |
| 03 | The Surgeon | 1988-01-15 | 24m | 5.5 |
| 04 | The Verger | 1988-01-22 | 27m | 6.5 |
| 05 | The Facts of Life | 1988-01-29 | 24m | 5.5 |
| 06 | Wink Three Times | 1988-04-15 | 27m | 6.0 |
| 07 | The Dead Don't Steal | 1988-04-22 | 26m | 7.3 |
| 08 | The Finger of Suspicion | 1988-04-29 | 24m | 5.7 |
| 09 | A Time to Die | 1988-05-06 | 27m | 5.5 |
| 10 | Mr Know-All | 1988-05-13 | 27m | 7.0 |
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Is Tales of the Unexpected renewed or cancelled?
Tales of the Unexpected has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Tales of the Unexpected — frequently asked
When did Tales of the Unexpected air?
The series premiered on March 24, 1979, and ran across 9 seasons before ending.
Was Roald Dahl involved in the series?
Yes, Roald Dahl wrote and presented early episodes of the anthology series.
What kind of stories does Tales of the Unexpected feature?
Each episode is a standalone anthology story with sinister and wryly comedic undertones that typically concludes with an unexpected twist.
Is the series still ongoing?
No, Tales of the Unexpected has ended after completing its 9-season run.
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