Tales of the Unexpected
7.6
1979
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.
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Episode 16 : The Man at the Top
June. 14,1980
A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.
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Episode 15 : The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
June. 07,1980
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
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Episode 14 : Back for Christmas
May. 31,1980
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
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Episode 13 : Mr Botibol's First Love
May. 24,1980
A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
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Episode 12 : Genesis & Catastrophe
May. 17,1980
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
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Episode 11 : The Umbrella Man
May. 10,1980
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
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Episode 10 : Depart in Peace
May. 03,1980
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
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Episode 9 : Georgy Porgy
April. 26,1980
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
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Episode 8 : My Lady Love, My Dove
April. 19,1980
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
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Episode 7 : Taste
April. 12,1980
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
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Episode 6 : Fat Chance
April. 05,1980
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
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Episode 5 : Poison
March. 29,1980
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
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Episode 4 : The Hitch-Hiker
March. 22,1980
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
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Episode 3 : Galloping Foxley
March. 15,1980
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
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Episode 2 : Skin
March. 08,1980
An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.
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Episode 1 : Royal Jelly
March. 01,1980
Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?
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