Tales of the Unexpected
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About
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.
Episodes
Series 1
The Man From the South
A young American couple on holiday meet a mysterious old gentleman who makes them a macabre wager.
Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
Unable to show her dentist husband, Cyril, the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby pawns it and pretends that she found the ticket.
William and Mary
When her husband William dies, Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive.
Lamb to the Slaughter
An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the police are baffled.
The Landlady
When a young man arrives in Bath, he is shocked to find his seemingly charming landlady has a dark side.
Neck
A lady is cut down to size by her husband’s loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.
Edward the Conqueror
When Edward grows tired of Louisa’s obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, she exacts her revenge.
A Dip in the Pool
An American gambler must come up with a cunning plan to slow down a ship at sea in order to win a bet.
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About Tales of the Unexpected
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. Across 9 seasons and 112 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.
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▶ Watch Tales of the Unexpected NowWhy People Are Watching Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tales of the Unexpected
Where can I watch Tales of the Unexpected online for free?
You can watch Tales of the Unexpected online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Tales of the Unexpected have?
Tales of the Unexpected has 112 episodes across 9 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Tales of the Unexpected good? What's the rating?
Tales of the Unexpected holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 49 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Is Tales of the Unexpected available in English?
Yes — Tales of the Unexpected was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Tales of the Unexpected released?
Tales of the Unexpected first aired in 1979.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales of the Unexpected for free?
You can watch Tales of the Unexpected online for free on Bowood.TV. All 112 episodes across 9 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Tales of the Unexpected have?
Tales of the Unexpected currently has 9 seasons and a total of 112 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Tales of the Unexpected about?
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. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Tales of the Unexpected originally available?
Tales of the Unexpected was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Tales of the Unexpected first released?
Tales of the Unexpected first premiered on March 24, 1979 (1979). The series has since concluded its run.
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