Tales of the Unexpected - 10-DVD Set ( Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected )

Tales of the Unexpected - 10-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

$63.99

Original Title: Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Edgar Allan Poe Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
1425 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1979 - 1988 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Graham Evans
John Gorrie

Written By:
Robin Chapman
Roald Dahl

Actors:
Roald Dahl ..... Himself - Introduced by (30 episodes, 1979-1981)
Andrew Ray ..... Cranmer Oakes / ... (6 episodes, 1980-1984)
Forbes Collins ..... Inspector / ... (4 episodes, 1981-1984)
Richard Johnson ..... James / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Joan Collins ..... Clare Duckworth and Julia Roach / ... (3 episodes, 1979-1980)
Sheila Gish ..... Frances / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1983)
John Mills ..... Sam Morrissey / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Lucy Gutteridge ..... Josie / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1988)
Cyril Luckham ..... Gavin / ... (3 episodes, 1979-1980)
Mark Lewis ..... Carlo / ... (3 episodes, 1983-1984)
Douglas Lambert ..... American Passenger / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jean Kitson ..... Clerk / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1982)
Giles Phibbs ..... Bus Conductor / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1984)
Richard Foxton ..... Assistant Manager / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1983)
Roy Marsden ..... Chief Inspector Walters / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
Anthony Valentine ..... Bob / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Colin Blakely ..... Colin Mearns / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
John Duttine ..... Dr. Roger Ashburn / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
Siobhan McKenna ..... Mrs. Grady / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1981)
Joss Ackland ..... Colonel George Peregrine / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
Derek Jacobi ..... Drioli / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Simon Cadell ..... Co-Pilot / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1984)
Susan Penhaligon ..... Mary Ashburn / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
Susan Strasberg ..... Madame Myra / ... (2 episodes, 1984-1985)
Tom Smothers ..... Marvin Castlemore / ... (2 episodes, 1984)
Elaine Stritch ..... Mary Pearl / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Jack Weston ..... William Botibol (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Julie Harris ..... Mrs. Bixby / ... (2 episodes, 1979)
John Alderton ..... Rev. George Duckworth / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
Pauline Collins ..... Eve Peregrine / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
John Castle ..... Derek Johnstone / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
Cyril Cusack ..... Michael Fish / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
Gloria Grahame ..... Gladys / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1984)
Shane Rimmer ..... Arthur Beauchamp / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Jeremy Clyde ..... Charlie Prince / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Celia Gregory ..... Edna / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1984)
Kate Harper ..... Clodagh Jansen / ... (2 episodes, 1984)
Joseph Cotten ..... Edward / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Susan George ..... Mabel Taylor / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Bosco Hogan ..... Tom / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Elizabeth Spriggs ..... Aunt May / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Rachel Kempson ..... Mrs. Mason / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
Constantine Gregory ..... Helmut Weinrich / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
Roland Culver ..... Mr. Foster / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
Brewster Mason ..... Herbert Millette / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Paul Spurrier ..... David / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Anthony Steel ..... 'Timber' / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Andrew Burt ..... Edward / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1988)
Jim Norton ..... Dr. Mellish / ... (2 episodes, 1984)
Leonard Preston ..... Billy Weaver / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Geoffrey Bayldon ..... Dr. Applegate / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Lally Bowers ..... Alicia Hawksworth / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Judy Geeson ..... Mary / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Elizabeth Richardson ..... Clarissa Tower / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Lynette Davies ..... Paula Shaw / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1984)
Kenneth Tigar ..... Merrifield / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1985)
Charles Hallahan ..... Charlie / ... (2 episodes, 1984)
Paul Herzberg ..... Henri / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1988)
Alan Rowe ..... Duncan Larch / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Amanda Redman ..... Anna Warrack / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Suzanne Danielle ..... Elaine / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
Ronnie Stevens ..... Jeweller / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1988)
Andrew Bicknell ..... Giles Wimbourne / ... (2 episodes, 1983-1988)
John Gielgud ..... Cyril Boggis / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Avril Elgar ..... Nancy / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
David Healy ..... Auctioneer / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
Graham Weston ..... Businessman / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1983)
Geoffrey Chater ..... James Hamilton / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1988)
Michael Troughton ..... Andrew / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
Richard Hampton ..... Arthur Baxter / ... (2 episodes, 1979)
Pauline Letts ..... Joan Wilcox / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
Olivier Pierre ..... Arnaud / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
John Rees ..... Barman / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Helen Horton ..... American Lady Passenger / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
Neil Daglish ..... Heath / ... (2 episodes, 1982)
Gladys Spencer ..... Old Lady / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1982)
John Biggerstaff ..... Mr. Pollard / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
Bernadette Windsor ..... Louise / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1982)
Tony Alleff ..... Hassin / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1988)
Penelope Gillette ..... Gladys Miton / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
Jacqueline Hill ..... Melanie Litmayer / ... (2 episodes, 1983-1984)
Allan Corduner ..... Hatchard's Bookshop Assistant / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1988)
Richard Barnes ..... Charles Hearn / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Andrew MacLachlan ..... Metal Dealer / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
David Hanson ..... John Dibbell / ... (2 episodes, 1982-1984)
Nigel Caliburn ..... Signwriter / ... (2 episodes, 1980)
Tony Osoba ..... Dr. Hartley / ... (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
William Hootkins ..... Harry Chester / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1981)
Neville Phillips ..... 2nd Waiter / ... (2 episodes, 1981)
Stuart Turton ..... Franco / ... (2 episodes, 1983)

Synopsis:

Sinister and with a touch of the macabre Tales of the Unexpected holds, at its heart, a core of black humour that makes each story both compelling and surprising, with a twist in each tale that delighted audiences throughout the country. Although Roald Dahl is best known for his children's books, his most famous and sinister adult creation was Tales of the Unexpected. Adapting works from Dahl himself, Patricia Highsmith, Ruth Rendell and a host of other celebrated writers, this highly acclaimed series ran for an impressive nine years from its first transmission on ITV in 1979. Its iconic title sequence and haunting theme tune (from prolific TV composer Ron Grainer) ensured that Tales of the Unexpected was memorable viewing.
The series attracted an astonishing array of guest stars: Oscar winners Sir John Gielgud and José Ferrer, Ian Holm, Joan Collins, Sir John Mills, Peter Bowles, Derek Jacobi, Sian Phillips, Denholm Elliott, Zoe Wanamaker, Joss Ackland and Brian Blessed are just a few of the names to feature in its illustrious cast. Sometimes gory, but always surprising, the stories all have a twist to entertain and, more often than not, shock the viewer. This set contains every episode of Tales of the Unexpected, originally transmitted between 1979 and 1988.

A British anthology series featuring tales of horror, mystery and suspense. Most episodes featured a twist ending, and many of them were based on short stories by well-known writer Roald Dahl, who also served as the show's host during its first two seasons.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 12 April, 2024.