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6.853 votes197925mEndedDrama

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Series 1

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1. The Man From the SouthNow viewing1979-03-2424m7.6A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.
2. Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat1979-03-3125m4.3Unable to show her dentist husband, Cyril, the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby pawns it and pretends that she found the ticket.
3. William and Mary1979-04-0725m7.0When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive.
4. Lamb to the Slaughter1979-04-1425m6.9An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the police are baffled.
5. The Landlady1979-04-2125m7.7When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
6. Neck1979-04-2824m4.7A lady is cut down to size by her husband’s loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
7. Edward the Conqueror1979-05-0525m6.0When Edward grows tired of Louisa’s obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, she exacts her revenge.
8. A Dip in the Pool1979-05-1225m6.8An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.
9. The Way Up to Heaven1979-05-1925m7.0Mrs Foster exacts an intriguing revenge on her husband after his dawdling causes her to miss a flight.

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Is Tales of the Unexpected available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Tales of the Unexpected have?

Tales of the Unexpected has 9 seasons and 112 episodes.

When did Tales of the Unexpected first air?

Tales of the Unexpected first aired in 1979.

Is Tales of the Unexpected still running?

Tales of the Unexpected's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Tales of the Unexpected?

Tales of the Unexpected is classified as Drama.