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Series · 1979 – 1988 · Drama

Tales of the Unexpected

★6.8 1979 – 1988 9 Seasons Roald Dahl TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

9 seasons · 112 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 55 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Where to watch Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Roald Dahl has 9 seasons and 112 total episodes, rated 6.8/10 by 55 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Tales of the Unexpected have?

Tales of the Unexpected has 9 seasons with 112 episodes in total.

Is Tales of the Unexpected still on the air?

Tales of the Unexpected has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Tales of the Unexpected?

Tales of the Unexpected airs on ITV1.

When did Tales of the Unexpected first air?

Tales of the Unexpected first aired on March 24, 1979.

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