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69
43
IMDb 2190
7.6
/2718/
Trakt
65
/50/
TMDb
67
/41/
Tomatoes

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Network: ITV
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2897 min.
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

Season 3 (Aug. 9, 1980, midnight)

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.

poster

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

Season 3 (Aug. 9, 1980, midnight)

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.

69
43
IMDb 2190
7.6
/2718/
Trakt
65
/50/
TMDb
67
/41/
Tomatoes
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
Director
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
Andrew Ray
Andrew Ray
Forbes Collins
Forbes Collins
Paul Herzberg
Paul Herzberg
Lucy Gutteridge
Lucy Gutteridge
Peter Tuddenham
Peter Tuddenham
William Hootkins
William Hootkins
Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis

Aug. 9, 1980, midnight 8.5

S3E1 - The Flypaper

With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.
Aug. 16, 1980, midnight 6.0

S3E2 - A Picture of a Place

Hazel is a gullible, old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and Merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable picture from her for a knockdown price. But all is not quite as it seems.
Aug. 23, 1980, midnight 7.0

S3E3 - Proof of Guilt

Hard-bitten police inspector Walters has a murder on his hands that he can't crack. The prime suspect is George Stamford, who was alone in a locked room with the dead man when he was shot - but he is admitting nothing, and there is no evidence against him.
Aug. 30, 1980, midnight 6.0

S3E4 - Vengeance is Mine Inc.

Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.
Nov. 9, 1980, midnight 7.5

S3E5 - A Girl Can't Always Have Everything

Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.
Nov. 30, 1980, midnight 7.0

S3E6 - Parson's Pleasure

Cyril makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer, but when he buys a farmer’s valuable furniture item, his luck may be about to run out.
Dec. 7, 1980, midnight 6.5

S3E7 - The Stinker

When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss.
Dec. 14, 1980, midnight 5.0

S3E8 - I'll Be Seeing You

When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell.
Dec. 19, 1980, midnight 6.5

S3E9 - The Party

When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.
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Network: ITV
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2897 min.
Released: March 23, 1979
Last Air Date: May 13, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+

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