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The series-three episode 'Parson's Pleasure' was the final regular episode to feature an on-screen introduction by Dahl, although he did return to provide introductions to the series-eight episodes 'In the Cards' and 'Nothing Short of Highway Robbery' and gave a brief voice-over introduction to the series-four episode 'Shatterproof'. 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. The second series featured four episodes from other writers. Later episodes were set in different locations outside the United Kingdom, with many being made in the United States. This is exemplified in the story ' The Landlady', the written version of which only hints at character Billy's fate, while the televised adaptation has a more resolved conclusion. Unlike other horror anthologies such as The Twilight Zone, Tales of the Unexpected features few supernatural, science-fiction, or fantasy elements and instead takes place in entirely realistic settings (exceptions include the series-one episode ' William and Mary', the series-two episode 'Royal Jelly', and the series-four episode 'The Sound Machine').Īlthough many of Dahl's stories are left open to the reader's interpretation, the television series usually provided a generally accepted conclusion. Corbett, Zoë Wanamaker, Charles Dance, Michael Ontkean and Timothy West.ĭahl introduced most of his own stories himself, giving short monologues explaining what inspired him to write them.

Despite being produced on a low budget, the series attracted notable guest stars, including Susan George, Siân Phillips, José Ferrer, Joseph Cotten, Janet Leigh, John Gielgud, John Mills, Wendy Hiller, Denholm Elliott, Katy Jurado, Joan Collins, Rod Taylor, Ian Holm, Brian Blessed, Siobhán McKenna, Brad Dourif, Michael Gambon, Cyril Cusack, Julie Harris, Michael Hordern, Derek Jacobi, Anna Neagle, Elaine Stritch, Andrew Ray, Harry H.

The series originally adapted various stories from Roald Dahl's anthology books. The theme music for the series was written by composer Ron Grainer.

The series was made by Anglia Television for ITV with interior scenes recorded at their Norwich studios, whilst location filming mainly occurred across East Anglia. Every episode of series one, eight episodes of series two, and one episode of series three were based on short stories by Roald Dahl collected in the books Tales of the Unexpected, Kiss Kiss, and Someone Like You. Each episode told a story, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, with an unexpected twist ending.

Tales of the Unexpected (Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected) is a British television series that aired between 19.

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