Roald Dahl
Director
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Season 6
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
S6E1 - A Passing Opportunity
Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.
April 9, 1983, midnight
5.5
S6E2 - The Memory Man
Down on his luck, 'Memory Man' Colin agrees to help a shady character remember the number of a station locker. But then he becomes too curious for his own good.
April 16, 1983, midnight
5.5
S6E3 - A Sad Loss
Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.
April 23, 1983, midnight
7.5
S6E4 - Clerical Error
While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.
April 30, 1983, midnight
5.0
S6E5 - Heir Presumptuous
George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.
May 7, 1983, midnight
6.0
S6E6 - Where's Your Sense of Humour?
George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.
April 14, 1983, midnight
6.5
S6E7 - Down Among the Sheltering Palms
An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.
May 21, 1983, midnight
6.5
S6E8 - The Vorpal Blade
Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.
May 28, 1983, midnight
5.5
S6E9 - The Wrong 'Un
After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.
June 11, 1983, midnight
5.0
S6E10 - The Luncheon
Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.
June 19, 1983, midnight
5.0
S6E11 - The Tribute
Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory.
June 25, 1983, midnight
6.0
S6E12 - Hit and Run
Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.
May 10, 1983, midnight
6.5
S6E13 - Youth from Vienna
Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.
July 2, 1983, midnight
5.0
S6E14 - The Turn of the Tide
Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.
Sept. 3, 1983, 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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