Roald Dahl
Director
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Season 2
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.
Released March 24, 1979
Episode 25 min
10+
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Production Companies: ITV, Anglia Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
6.0
S2E1 - 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?
March 1, 1980, midnight
3.8
S2E2 - 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.
March 8, 1980, midnight
7.0
S2E3 - Galloping Foxley
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
March 15, 1980, midnight
7.5
S2E4 - The Hitch-Hiker
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
March 22, 1980, midnight
3.8
S2E5 - Poison
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
March 29, 1980, midnight
6.0
S2E6 - Fat Chance
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
April 5, 1980, midnight
6.5
S2E7 - Taste
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
April 12, 1980, midnight
6.0
S2E8 - My Lady Love, My Dove
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
April 19, 1980, midnight
3.3
S2E9 - Georgy Porgy
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
April 26, 1980, midnight
5.5
S2E10 - Depart in Peace
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
May 3, 1980, midnight
7.0
S2E11 - The Umbrella Man
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
May 10, 1980, midnight
6.5
S2E12 - Genesis & Catastrophe
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
May 17, 1980, midnight
6.5
S2E13 - 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, midnight
7.0
S2E14 - Back for Christmas
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
May 31, 1980, midnight
6.5
S2E15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
June 7, 1980, midnight
6.0
S2E16 - 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.
June 14, 1980, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2800 min.
Released: March 24, 1979
Last Air Date: May 13, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+
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