Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
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.
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Episode 1 - Royal Jelly
Release Date: 1980-03-01Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?
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Episode 2 - Skin
Release Date: 1980-03-08An 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.
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Episode 3 - Galloping Foxley
Release Date: 1980-03-15A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
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Episode 4 - The Hitch-Hiker
Release Date: 1980-03-22When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
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Episode 5 - Poison
Release Date: 1980-03-29A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
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Episode 6 - Fat Chance
Release Date: 1980-04-05The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
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Episode 7 - Taste
Release Date: 1980-04-12A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
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Episode 8 - My Lady Love, My Dove
Release Date: 1980-04-19When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
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Episode 9 - Georgy Porgy
Release Date: 1980-04-26George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
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Episode 10 - Depart in Peace
Release Date: 1980-05-03An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
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Episode 11 - The Umbrella Man
Release Date: 1980-05-10A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
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Episode 12 - Genesis & Catastrophe
Release Date: 1980-05-17A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
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Episode 13 - Mr Botibol's First Love
Release Date: 1980-05-24A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
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Episode 14 - Back for Christmas
Release Date: 1980-05-31A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
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Episode 15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
Release Date: 1980-06-07A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
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Episode 16 - The Man at the Top
Release Date: 1980-06-14A 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.