Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a British anthology series of short stories with sinister, wryly funny undertones. Many episodes build toward an unexpected ending, with early installments featuring stories introduced by Roald Dahl and featuring a wide range of notable guest stars.
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Season 2
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E1
Royal Jelly
Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?
Mar 1, 1980 · 26m -
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E2
Skin
An 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.
Mar 8, 1980 · 24m -
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E3
Galloping Foxley
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
Mar 15, 1980 · 25m -
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E4
The Hitch-Hiker
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
Mar 22, 1980 · 26m -
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E5
Poison
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
Mar 29, 1980 · 23m -
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E6
Fat Chance
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
Apr 5, 1980 · 25m -
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E7
Taste
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
Apr 12, 1980 · 26m -
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E8
My Lady Love, My Dove
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
Apr 19, 1980 · 24m -
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E9
Georgy Porgy
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
Apr 26, 1980 · 25m -
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E10
Depart in Peace
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
May 3, 1980 · 25m -
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E11
The Umbrella Man
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
May 10, 1980 · 25m -
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E12
Genesis & Catastrophe
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
May 17, 1980 · 25m -
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E13
Mr Botibol's First Love
A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
May 24, 1980 · 25m -
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E14
Back for Christmas
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
May 31, 1980 · 26m -
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E15
The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
Jun 7, 1980 · 24m -
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E16
The Man at the Top
A 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.
Jun 14, 1980 · 30m
