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TV series

Tales of the Unexpected

1979 · 9 seasons · 112 episodes

Created by Roald Dahl

6.8

TMDB audience score
55 votes, out of 10

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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.

About 46h 40m to watch every episode. An estimate: 112 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel

All options on TMDB

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • Roald Dahl
    Self - Introduced by(uncredited)
    36 episodes

  • Andrew Ray
    Jerry Wilde
    6 episodes

  • Forbes Collins
    Police Officer
    4 episodes

  • Paul Herzberg
    Henri
    3 episodes

  • William Hootkins
    Harry Chester
    3 episodes

  • Peter Tuddenham
    Control (voice)
    3 episodes

  • John Mills
    William Perkins
    3 episodes

  • Mark Lewis
    Showroom Manager
    3 episodes

  • Richard Foxton
    Stage Manager
    3 episodes

  • Lucy Gutteridge
    Molly
    3 episodes

  • Cyril Luckham
    Gavin
    3 episodes

  • Joan Collins
    Clare Duckworth / Julia Roach
    3 episodes

  • Richard Johnson
    James
    3 episodes

  • Sheila Gish
    Frances
    3 episodes

  • Douglas Lambert
    American Passenger
    3 episodes

  • Jack Weston
    William Botibol
    2 episodes

  • Gloria Grahame
    Olivia
    2 episodes

  • Roy Marsden
    Gerald Overton
    2 episodes

Seasons