Tales of the Unexpected

Name: Tales of the Unexpected
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-03-24
Rating: 6.8

ENDED9 Seasons112 Episodes★ 6.8

Tales of the Unexpected is a drama series on ITV1 that ran from 1979 to 1988, ending after 9 seasons and 112 episodes.

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NetworkITV1

First AiredMar 24, 1979

Last AiredMay 13, 1988

GenreDrama

Runtime25 min

Created ByRoald Dahl

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionITV, Anglia Television

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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Seasons & Episodes9 seasons · 112 episodes

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E1Skeleton in the Cupboard

Dec 18, 198727m

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.

E2The Colonel's Lady

Jan 8, 198827m

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?

E3The Surgeon

Jan 15, 198824m

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.

E4The Verger

Jan 22, 198827m

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?

E5The Facts of Life

Jan 29, 198824m

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

E6Wink Three Times

Apr 15, 198827m

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

E7The Dead Don't Steal

Apr 22, 198826m★ 7.3

Ken Johnson runs a charter plane service with his lover and air stewardess Lilian, who indulges in a little smuggling on his behalf. Then disaster strikes for him when his wife discovers his affair.

E8The Finger of Suspicion

Apr 29, 198824m★ 5.7

Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.

E9A Time to Die

May 6, 198827m

Yves's marriage has gone stale and his young mistress has announced that she is pregnant. But he then makes a decision which changes everyone's lives.

E10Mr Know-All

May 13, 198827m

When pretty hotel worker Elly is charmed by a guest, archaeologist Max Kelada, it seems that he might not be the man he claims to be.

About Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected is a drama series on ITV1. The show first aired on Mar 24, 1979 and currently has 9 seasons and 112 episodes. Tales of the Unexpected has ended. It has a rating of 6.8/10 based on 55 votes. Created by Roald Dahl.