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Christmas is in sight, and for harry knox, the elderly manager of a toy factory, it is always an unhappy time of year. Tales of the unexpected roald dahl the man from the south first ever episode. Tales of the unexpected william and mary tv episode 1979 imdb. Long story short, i was a little interested when they were discussing a few episodes and never heard of the show before bit young so decided to check it out, especially to see the stories they talked about. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the unexpected series books. Tales of the unexpected series 1 episode 4 lamb to the. The original stories were written by masters like jeffrey archer, w. Herbert, a middleaged widower, who has become rich via manufacturing toys, puts money into the production and falls for suzy, who snaps up the expensive gifts he gives her. Tales of the unexpected tv series 19791988 full cast. However, when he meets hazel, whose son is struggling to keep on their rundown old. A british anthology series featuring tales of horror, mystery and suspense. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series which aired between 1979 and 1988. Tales of the unexpected series 1 episode 8 a dip in the pool.

Tales of the unexpected tv series 19791988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Tales of the unexpected season 2 episode 3 rotten tomatoes. Each episode told a story, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, with an unexpected twist ending. Somerset maugham and roald dahl and the series is a mustwatch for literature and film enthusiasts alike. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series tales of the unexpected 1979. After the death of dr william pearl, a philosophy teacher, his widow. Tales of the unexpected series 1 episode 6 neck by steve passey. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With roald dahl, jessie matthews, bill maynard, michael troughton. Tales of the unexpected season 1 full episodes watch.

Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books tales of. Honestly, tales of the unexpected is unlike any other anthology series youve seen, putting to shame other scifi and fantasy anthologies such as one step beyond, alfred hitchcock presents, the twilight zone, the outer limits, tales from the dark side, and many others. Tales of the unexpected is one of the absolute gems of british tv from the late 70searly 80s. Script credit from the index for the worlds finest comics issue reprinting this story. Watch all 9 tales of the unexpected episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. With roald dahl, andrew ray, forbes collins, richard johnson. Watch tales of the unexpected season 1, episode 7 edward the conqueror. Tales of the unexpected is a british television series originally aired between 1979 and 1988, made by anglia television for itv. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast. Suzy starr and pat lewis are struggling actresses in a provincial touring production of the importance of being earnest.

Tales of the unexpected series 1 episode 3 william and mary. Watch tales of the unexpected season 1, episode 3 william and mary. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books tales. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 4 vengeance is mine inc by steve passey. Episode and series guides for tales of the unexpected. With roald dahl, elaine stritch, marius goring, richard hampton. Tales of the unexpected the top twelve episodes youtube. Some might think that the bbc were responsible making all the quality broadcasting back then, with itv mostly showing cheesy sitcoms and endless adverts for biological washing powder, but this series is a clear evidence that commerical television could hold its own in the creative stakes.

After the death of dr william pearl, a philosophy teacher, his widow mary gets a letter from him. They become involved in a bizarre bet with carlos, who loves to gamble. To correct episode titles click through the episode and submit corrections via the specific list. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 3 proof of guilt. Tales of the unexpected william and mary tv episode. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series that aired between 1979 and 1988. An american sailor and his girlfriend, cathy, are on holiday in jamaica. They are told by harry, the proprietor, that their car is in need of extensive repairs and suggest that, while he fixes it. This list presents the top twelve episodes of the tales of the unexpected television series. Tales of the unexpected series 5 episode 1 blue marigold. Every episode of series one, eight episodes of series two, and one episode of series three were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books. Roald dahl is at the peak of his powers in this collection.

When you watch all 9 series of tales of the unexpected. Tales of the unexpected season 2 full episodes watch. Previous all episodes 112 next william and mary poster. In series 1 episode 19, they go on a bit about karls liking to the show based on roald dahls stories, tales of the unexpected. Tales of the unexpected series and episode guides tv. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper. Tales of the unexpected series 4 episode 1 would you. Joan collins, ian holm, john mills, leslie caron, derek jacobi, christopher lee and more guest star in tales of the unexpected, a collection of bizarre stories marked by surprise endings.

Tales of the unexpected is a british television series which aired between 1979 and 1988. Newt and marcie are driving through the desert and stop off at a gas station. Tales of the unexpected a picture of a place tv episode. William conrad hosted and narrated quinn martin s tales of the unexpected. She determines that, even though he is dead, she will continue to annoy him. Tales of the unexpected series 2 episode 3 galloping. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 9 the party youtube. Con artist merv pottinger travels the east anglian countryside, telling unsuspecting elderly people that their valuable art treasure is fairly worthless and that he will do them a favour by taking it off their hands. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 3episode 7. Graph of episode ratings for tales of the unexpected 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 4 5 6 7 8 9 episode. The unexpected series books kindle edition by marie, amy, krick, kathy.

Hazel is a gullible old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable p. An anthology of ghost stories adapted from wellknown authors. Tales of the unexpected 19791988 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 1episode 3. An elderly couple, edward and louisa, find their life invaded by a stray cat. Unlike the majority of series by quinn martin productions, quinn martin s tales of the unexpected did not have an announcer speaking during the opening credits. When the young man boasts about his cigarette lighter. List of tales of the unexpected episodes wikipedia.