Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
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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Episodes
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1. Royal Jelly1980-03-01 · 27mMabel’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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2. Skin1980-03-08 · 25mAn 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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3. Galloping Foxley1980-03-15 · 26mA man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
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4. The Hitch-Hiker1980-03-22 · 26mWhen a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
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5. Poison1980-03-29 · 25mA poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
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6. Fat Chance1980-04-05 · 26mThe husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
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7. Taste1980-04-12 · 27mA dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
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8. My Lady Love, My Dove1980-04-19 · 25mWhen Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
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9. Georgy Porgy1980-04-26 · 26mGeorge has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
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10. Depart in Peace1980-05-03 · 26mAn art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
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11. The Umbrella Man1980-05-10 · 26mA con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
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12. Genesis & Catastrophe1980-05-17 · 26mA pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
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13. Mr Botibol's First Love1980-05-24 · 26mA jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
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14. Back for Christmas1980-05-31 · 27mA philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
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15. The Orderly World of Mr Appleby1980-06-07 · 27mA man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
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16. The Man at the Top1980-06-14A 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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