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Tales of the Unexpected
19796.79 Seasons112 EpisodesEnded
Overview
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.
NetworksITV1
Themes & Keywords
anthology
About Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a drama series that first aired in 1979 exploring themes of anthology. 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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