"Tales of the Unexpected" (1979)TV series 1979-1988

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

24 March 1979 (UK)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Plot:

Dramatizations of many Roald Dahl short stories.

Plot Keywords:

Cult TV | Bizarre | Famous Opening Theme | Anthology | Supernatural

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Roald Dahl

...

Himself - Introduced by (30 episodes, 1979-1981)

Also Known As:

Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
Bizarre, bizarre (France) [fr]
Brivido dell'imprevisto, Il (Italy) [it]
Ei või iial teada (Estonia) [et]
Unglaublichen Geschichten von Roald Dahl, Die (West Germany) [de]

Runtime:

25 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Holt, Norfolk, England, UK

Company:

Anglia Television

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)

Wonderful Kitsch from The 70's

Regardless of what some viewers may think, I had a great time watching this series as a young adult late in the evenings and before the station screening it closed for the night.

It was brilliantly written by the fabulous Mr Roald Dahl and the theme soundtrack was worth the wait for 'the Unexpected Tale' with a usually camp and fascinating end to unfold.

The series starred many budding and now household names from the British Theatre world and yes, the costumes, sets and furnishings were glam and stylish for the period when the world was a more innocent and romantic place to be.

I wish it could be screened again in Australia for older and even newer audiences to enjoy again; especially now that the 70's are hip and back!