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Series 2

Tales of the Unexpected

Series 2

February 29, 1980 (46 years ago)
16 episodes
5.9/10

No overview available.

Key Crew

Herbert Wise

Director

Herbert Wise

Age 55 (died at 90)

Roald Dahl

Writer

Roald Dahl

Age 63 (died at 74)

R

Cinematographer

Richard Crafter

Royal Jelly
S02E01
6.0/10

Royal Jelly

27m
March 1, 1980

Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?

Skin
S02E02
3.8/10

Skin

25m
March 8, 1980

An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.

Galloping Foxley
S02E03
7.0/10

Galloping Foxley

26m
March 15, 1980

A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.

The Hitch-Hiker
S02E04
7.5/10

The Hitch-Hiker

26m
March 22, 1980

When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.

Poison
S02E05
3.8/10

Poison

25m
March 29, 1980

A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?

Fat Chance
S02E06
6.0/10

Fat Chance

26m
April 5, 1980

The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.

Taste
S02E07
6.5/10

Taste

27m
April 12, 1980

A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.

My Lady Love, My Dove
S02E08
6.0/10

My Lady Love, My Dove

25m
April 19, 1980

When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.

Georgy Porgy
S02E09
3.2/10

Georgy Porgy

26m
April 26, 1980

George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.

Depart in Peace
S02E10
5.5/10

Depart in Peace

26m
May 3, 1980

An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.

The Umbrella Man
S02E11
7.0/10

The Umbrella Man

26m
May 10, 1980

A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

Genesis & Catastrophe
S02E12
6.5/10

Genesis & Catastrophe

26m
May 17, 1980

A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?

Mr Botibol's First Love
S02E13
6.5/10

Mr Botibol's First Love

26m
May 24, 1980

A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.

Back for Christmas
S02E14
7.0/10

Back for Christmas

27m
May 31, 1980

A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
S02E15
6.5/10

The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

27m
June 7, 1980

A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.

The Man at the Top
S02E16
6.0/10

The Man at the Top

June 14, 1980

A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.