Tales of the Unexpected(1979)

series - first aired/released 1979-03-24 - audience 6.7

Drama

Directed by Alan Gibson, Alastair Reid, Barry Davis, Bert Salzman, Chris Lovett, Christopher Lukas, Christopher Miles, Claude Whatham, Dezsö Magyar, Donald McWhinnie, Gareth Davies, Giles Foster, Gordon Hessler, Graham Evans, Graham Williams, Herbert Wise, John Bruce, John Glenister, John Gorrie, John Howard Davies, John Jacobs, John Peyser, Leonard Lewis, Leo Penn, Michael Tuchner, Norman Lloyd, Paul Annett, Peter Duffell, Peter Hammond, Philip Dudley, Philip Leacock, Ray Danton, Rodney Bennett, Simon Langton, Wendy Toye, William Slater

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.