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Tales of the Unexpected ()

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Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
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  Self - Introduced by / ... (33 episodes, 1979-1985)
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  Cranmer Oakes / ... (6 episodes, 1980-1984)
Forbes Collins ...
  Inspector / ... (4 episodes, 1981-1984)
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  James / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
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  Clare Duckworth and Julia Roach / ... (3 episodes, 1979-1980)
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  Frances / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1983)
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  Sam Morrissey / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
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  Josie / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1988)
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  Gavin / ... (3 episodes, 1979-1980)
Mark Lewis ...
  Carlo / ... (3 episodes, 1983-1984)
Douglas Lambert ...
  American Passenger / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jean Kitson ...
  Clerk / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Giles Phibbs ...
  Bus Conductor / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1984)
Richard Foxton ...
  Assistant Manager / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1983)
Pat Lewis ...
  Gardener / ... (3 episodes, 1981-1982)
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  Chief Inspector Walters / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
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  Bob / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
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  Colin Mearns / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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  Dr. Roger Ashburn / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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  Mrs. Grady / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1981)
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  Colonel George Peregrine / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
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  Drioli / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
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  Co-Pilot / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1984)
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  Mary Ashburn / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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  Madame Myra / ... (2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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  Marvin Castlemore / ... (2 episodes, 1984)
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  William Botibol (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
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  Mary Pearl / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
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  Mrs. Bixby / ... (2 episodes, 1979)
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  Eve Peregrine / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
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  Rev. George Duckworth / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
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  Gladys / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
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  Derek Johnstone / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
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  Michael Fish / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
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  Arthur Beauchamp / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
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  Charlie Prince / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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  Clodagh Jansen / ... (2 episodes, 1984)
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  Mabel Taylor / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
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  Edward / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
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  Tom / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
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  Aunt May / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Celia Gregory ...
  Edna / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1984)
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  Mrs. Mason / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
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  Helmut Weinrich / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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  Mr. Foster / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
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  David / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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  Herbert Millette / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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  'Timber' Woods / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
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  Edward / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1988)
Leonard Preston ...
  Billy Weaver / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)

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Plot Summary

A British anthology series featuring tales of horror, mystery, and suspense. Most episodes featured a twist ending, and many of them were based on short stories by well-known writer Roald Dahl, who also served as the show's host during its first two seasons. Written by Marty McKee

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Also Known As
  • Bizarre, bizarre (France)
  • Die unglaublichen Geschichten von Roald Dahl (Germany)
  • Històries imprevistes (Spain, Catalan title)
  • Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
  • Meghökkentő mesék (Hungary)
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  • 25 min
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Trivia The title music for the show was recorded in Studio 2 at Olympic Studios, London, England. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003). See more »
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