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.

9 seasons
112 episodes
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Seasons

Series 1
9 episodes
Series 2
16 episodes
Series 3
9 episodes
Series 4
17 episodes
Series 5
18 episodes
Series 6
14 episodes
Series 7
15 episodes
Series 8
4 episodes
Series 9
10 episodes

Cast and crew

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Roald Dahl Self - Introduced By / Self - Introduced by(uncredited) 36 episodes
Andrew Ray Jerry Wilde / Cranmer Oakes / Harry Pope / Percy Hayward / Steve / Roger Carson 6 episodes
Forbes Collins Police Officer / Mr Ford / Police Sergeant / Inspector 4 episodes
Paul Herzberg Henri / John Bannister 3 episodes
William Hootkins Peter Bligh / Harry Chester 3 episodes
Peter Tuddenham Control (voice) / Control Voice (voice) / Tommy 3 episodes
John Mills The Man / Sam Morrissey / William Perkins 3 episodes
Mark Lewis Showroom Manager / The Man / Carlo 3 episodes
Richard Foxton Assistant Manager / Security Guard / Stage Manager 3 episodes
Lucy Gutteridge Soroya / Josie / Molly 3 episodes
Cyril Luckham Gavin / Rawlsden / Mr Gainsborough 3 episodes
Joan Collins Suzy Starr / Natalia Turton / Clare Duckworth / Julia Roach 3 episodes
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