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TV Series

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

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Overview

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.

Where to watch Tales of the Unexpected

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Seasons

Series cast

  • Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Self - Introduced By 36 episodes
  • Andrew Ray Andrew Ray Harry Pope 6 episodes
  • Forbes Collins Forbes Collins Mr Ford 4 episodes
  • Paul Herzberg Paul Herzberg Henri 3 episodes
  • William Hootkins William Hootkins Peter Bligh 3 episodes
  • Peter Tuddenham Peter Tuddenham Control (voice) 3 episodes
  • John Mills John Mills William Perkins 3 episodes
  • Mark Lewis Carlo 3 episodes
  • Richard Foxton Assistant Manager 3 episodes
  • Lucy Gutteridge Lucy Gutteridge Molly 3 episodes
  • Cyril Luckham Cyril Luckham Mr Gainsborough 3 episodes
  • Joan Collins Joan Collins Clare Duckworth / Julia Roach 3 episodes
  • Richard Johnson Richard Johnson Tanner 3 episodes
  • Sheila Gish Sheila Gish Mary Hitchman 3 episodes
  • Douglas Lambert Douglas Lambert Mr Harrington 3 episodes
  • Jack Weston Jack Weston William Botibol 2 episodes
  • Gloria Grahame Gloria Grahame Olivia 2 episodes
  • Roy Marsden Roy Marsden Gerald Overton 2 episodes