Tales of the unexpected was the name of a scifi comic book by dc comics. With roald dahl, andrew ray, forbes collins, richard johnson. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 3episode 9. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series which aired between 1979 and 1988. My best guess is that there was some deal done to purchase some stories that had been filmed in the us for some other series that perhaps never aired maybe a specific us version of tales of the unexpected and these were presented as part of the british version a while later.
This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. This is an article with my personal preference qua operators, attacking and defending. The series featured artwork from the likes of gil kane and murphy anderson, with writing credits going to gardner fox, john broom and others. Watch all 9 tales of the unexpected episodes from season 3,view pictures, get episode information and more. The late 70s british anthology series tales of the unexpected saw roald dahl deigning to replay hitchcocks format, only using predominately his own stories and casting himself in the hitchcock role as the morbid, acerbic master of ceremonies. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series that aired between 1979 and 1988.
Long story short, i was a little interested when they were discussing a few episodes and never heard of the show before bit young so decided to check it out, especially to see the stories they talked about. The series began as an adaptation of roald dahls series of short stories by the same name. Tales of the unexpected was a science fiction, fantasy, and horror comics anthology series published by dc comics from 1956 to 1968 for 104 issues. Each episode told a story, often with sinister and wryly comedic. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald. Acorn medias tales of the unexpected, set 3 offers 21 more episodes, covering the fifth season and about half of the sixth, shows that originally aired between april 1982 and may 1983. This is a list of episodes of the british drama series, tales of the unexpected season 1 1979 nine episodes. They become involved in a bizarre bet with carlos, who loves to gamble.
Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 6 parsons. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 9 the party youtube. In series 1 episode 19, they go on a bit about karls liking to the show based on roald dahls stories, tales of the unexpected. Honestly, tales of the unexpected is unlike any other anthology series youve seen, putting to shame other scifi and fantasy anthologies such as one step beyond, alfred hitchcock presents, the twilight zone, the outer limits, tales from the dark side, and many others. Christmas is in sight, and for harry knox, the elderly manager of a toy factory, it is always an unhappy time of year. An anthology of ghost stories adapted from wellknown authors. The title reflected this change when it became tales of the unexpected introduced by roald dahl dahl ceased providing introductions for episodes after the programme had reached series three. Apr 30, 2020 tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series that aired between 1979 and 1988. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper 1980 probably the most chilling, terrifying, disturbing of all the tales. Suzy starr and pat lewis are struggling actresses in a provincial touring production of the importance of being earnest. Script credit from the index for the worlds finest comics issue reprinting this story. Tales of the unexpected series and episode guides tv from.
Tales by the unexpected my story, my tales, my life. Jan 20, 2016 rhoda fans out there, i originally got these episodes via a torrent and all credit goest o that kind individual that got these episodes from comedy gold broa. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 3 episode 7. The series spotlights crispus allen, the latest corporeal host for the spectre, while also providing a series of backup features gueststarring doctor thirteen the ghost breaker.
List of tales of the unexpected episodes wikipedia. Hazel is a gullible old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable p. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 3 proof of guilt. Hazel is a gullible old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and merv is. They ran out of adaptable stories there were a few more they could have done but they did not lend themselves to a tv adaptation after. Tales of the unexpected is a british television series which aired between 1979 and 1988. Tales of the unexpected episodes 1 to 12 tales of the. Click here and start watching the full season in seconds. The original stories were written by masters like jeffrey archer, w. This list presents the top twelve episodes of the tales of the unexpected television series. Somerset maugham and roald dahl and the series is a mustwatch for literature and film enthusiasts alike. Tales of the unexpected season 3 full episodes watch. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. Series to watch a list of 33 titles created 18 sep 2018 tv series a list of 29 titles.
Every episode of series one, eight episodes of series two, and. Apr 27, 2020 tales of the unexpected, the top 12 episodes. Episode and series guides for tales of the unexpected. Tales of the unexpected season 9 full episodes watch online. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 4 vengeance is mine inc. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 9 the party.
Tales of the unexpected is a british television series that aired between 1979 and 1988. It was produced by anglia television, and it proved a big success for them. Each episode told a story, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, with an unexpected twist ending. Tales of the unexpected 19791988 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.
Watch tales of the unexpected season 3, episode 2 a picture of a place. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 6 parsons pleasure. Many were adapted from short stories by roald dahl charlie and the chocolate factory, who hosted the series. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Saturdays, sundays and a friday on itv 9 to 30 august and 9. The national anthem a prime minister must deal with the kidnapping of a beloved member of the royal family. While on holiday in jamaica, an american sailor and his girlfriend, cathy, become involved in a bizarre bet with carlos, a man who loves to gamble. For the record the very best episode of the totu series is the one called the flypaper the remainder of the top twelve ranked tales of the unexpected episodes are, in order 2 number eight. Watch tales of the unexpected free tv series full seasons. Jan 20, 2016 tales of the unexpected tales of the unexpected opening tales of the unexpected episodes tales of the unexpected new episode tales of the unexpected full epi. Tales of the unexpected season 9 full episodes watch. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books.
Watch tales of the unexpected season 3, episode 9 the party. The series featured artwork from the likes of gil kane and murphy anderson, with writing. By this time dahl had stopped hosting and his name is completely absent. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 8 ill be seeing you. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series tales of the unexpected 1979. A beautiful heiress hilary tindall is in a rage over her husbands infatuation with a poor woman amanda redman who is literally going blind. Tales of the unexpected season 4 episode 2 rotten tomatoes. This is a list of episodes of the british drama series, tales of the unexpected. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 9 the party duration. An american sailor and his girlfriend, cathy, are on holiday in jamaica. Tales of the unexpected the top twelve episodes youtube. The seriesthree episode parsons pleasure was the final regular episode to feature an onscreen introduction by dahl, although he did return to provide introductions to the serieseight episodes in the cards and nothing short of highway robbery and gave a brief voiceover introduction to.
An elderly woman siobhan mckenna exacts a promise of reform from a young burglar who injures himself while robbing her apartment. I remember seeing a couple of american stories that seemed. When the young man boasts about his cigarette lighter. Episodes were in the alfred hitchcock presents vein, often revolving around carefullyplanned crimes undone via surprise twistendings. A oncepopular but now disposable anthology show, tales of the unexpected enjoyed a nine season run beginning in 1979. The series spotlights crispus allen, the latest corporeal host for the spectre, while also providing a series of backup features gueststarring doctor thirteen the ghost breaker issues. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 3episode 7.
Watch tales of the unexpected season 3 full episodes. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 3 episode 9. It ran for 104 issues from 19561966, and was later renamed to the unexpected. Tales of the unexpected vol 2 3 dc database fandom. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series which aired between 1979. Tales of the unexpected was aired between 1979 and 1988 by itv. Tales of the unexpected volume 2 is an eightissue limited series published from december of 2006 to july of 2007.
Tales of the unexpected season 3 full episodes watch online. Joan collins, ian holm, john mills, leslie caron, derek jacobi, christopher lee and more guest star in tales of the unexpected, a collection of bizarre stories marked by surprise endings. Every episode of series one, eight episodes of series two, and one episode of series three were based on. When you watch all 9 series of tales of the unexpected. Described by channel 4 as a hybrid of the twilight zone and tales of the unexpected, this series is made up of standalone episodes that offer a suspenseful and satirical look at the paranoia surrounding modern technology. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books tales.
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