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Orson Welles' Great Mysteries  (Anglia/ITV)(UK anthology series)(1974-1976)
P.D. James: Dalgliesh (Anglia/ITV)(UK)(1983-1998) starring Roy Marsden

Way Out (Talent Associates/CBS)(Spring 1961) host Roald Dahl
Tales of the Unexpected (US) (Quinn Martin/NBC)(1977) Anthology series narrated by William Conrad

  Roald Dahl's Tales of The Unexpected (1979-88)
 Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Dinosaur TV - Save Our Forgotten British Heritage (David Moore)
references:
TV Times /  British Film Institute
Internet Movie Database (http://www.uk.imdb.com)
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TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
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Anglia Television production
for the ITV network
*
UK produced episodes:-
Executive Producer John Woolf  / Produced by John Rosenberg  
*
USA produced episodes:-
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball / Produced by Norman Lloyd
*
Written by Roald Dahl (episodes 1-21)

UK Anthology series 1979-88 112 episodes x 30 min colour
(tape/film)

Introduced by: Roald Dahl (1979-80) (season 1-2)
Hosted by John Houseman (1980-84) (not on UK version)

Theme music by Ron Grainer
Casting Jenia Reissar
 

Tales of the Unexpected (Opening - British Version)

Tales of the Unexpected - Different American Opening Version

Not to be confused with the American series ....
Tales of the Unexpected (US) (Quinn Martin/NBC)(1977) Anthology series narrated by William Conrad

#### Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected ####
############## season 1 1979 ###############
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Hosted by Roald Dahl

1.1 [--] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: THE MAN FROM THE SOUTH (filmed in Jamaica)
24Mar79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x01.The.Man.From The South - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x01.The.Man.From The South - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x01.The.Man.From The South - Part 3
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl/ Adapted by Kevin Goldstein-Jackson
Directed by Michael Tuchner
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
José Ferrer ............. Carlos
Katy Jurado ............. Woman
Michael Ontkean ......... Tommy
*
with: (end credits)
Cyril Luckham ........... Rawlsden
Pamela Stephenson ....... Cathy
Angela Malcolm .......... Maid
Synopsis:
Jose Ferrer plays a flamboyant stranger who goads a young man into taking a
frightening bet whilst on holiday in Jamaica.

1.2 [--] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: MRS. BIXBY AND THE COLONEL'S COAT
(UK - videotape studio/location)

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x02.Mrs.Bixby.And The Colonel's Coat - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x02.Mrs.Bixby.And The Colonel's Coat - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x02.Mrs.Bixby.And The Colonel's Coat - Part 3

31Mar79
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl / Adapted by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Simon Langton
Designed by Jane Martin
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Guest Stars:
Julie Harris ........... Mrs. Bixby
Michael Hordern ........ Cyril Bixby
Richard Greene ......... The Colonel
with:
Frederick Farley ....... Pawnbroker
Sandra Payne ........... Mrs. Pulteney
Richard Hampton ........ Patient
Vass Anderson .......... Huntsman
Will Leighton .......... Seamus
Alan Chuntz ............ Taxi Driver
Synopsis:
How can an unfaithful wife explain away her lover's gift of an expensive coat
without arousing the suspicions of her husband?

1.3 [--] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: WILLIAM AND MARY
7Apr79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x03.William.And.Mary Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x03.William.And.Mary Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x03.William.And.Mary Part 3

 
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
written by Roald Dahl/ Dramataized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Donald McWhinnie
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
Elaine Stritch ......... Mary
Marius Goring .......... Dr. Landy
*
(end cast)
Richard Hampton ........ Baxter
Jane Paton ............. Nurse
Jimmy Mac .............. William
Synopsis:
After William's death he continues to dominate his wife by
persuading a surgeon to perform a macabre experiment.

1.4 [--] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
14Apr79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x04.Lamb.To.The Slaughter - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x04.Lamb.To.The Slaughter - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x04.Lamb.To.The Slaughter - Part 3

Written by Roald Dahl / Dramatised by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Davies
Designed by Alan Pickford
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
Susan George ........ Mary Marney
Brian Blessed ....... Detective Sergeant Jack Nolan
With:
Michael Byrne ....... Patrick Marney
Mark Jones .......... Detective Sergeant Jameson
George Little ....... Mr. Samuel
Hugh Cross .......... Police Doctor
Andrew Fell ......... Uniformed Police Constable
David English ....... Plain Clothes Officer
Synopsis:
The murder of a young policeman is baffling. What mysterious
weapon was used to batter his skull. And why can't it be found?

1.5 [--] Tales of the Unexpected: THE LANDLADY (tape/studio)
21Apr79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x05.The.Landlady. Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x05.The.Landlady. Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x05.The.Landlady. Part 3

Executive Producer JW /Produced by JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl/ Dramatised by Robin Chapman
Directed by Herbert Wise
designed by Jane Martin
Starring
Siobhán McKenna ........ The Ladlady
with
Leonard Preston ........ Billy Weaver
*
(end credits)
Anthony Dawes .......... Clergyman
John Bryant ............ Mulholland
Jess Davies ............ Temple
Synopsis:
Billy's new landlady is kind and friendly, but he cannot help
feeling uneasy about the place.

1.6 [--] Tales of the Unexpected: NECK (film/location)
28Apr79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x06.Neck. Part 1. ...

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x06.Neck. Part 2. ...

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x06.Neck. Part 3. ...
Xp. JW /Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Christopher Miles
Dramatized by Robin Chapman
designed by Adrian Smith
Starring:
Joan Collins ........... Natalia (Lady Turton)
Michael Aldridge ....... Sir Basil
Peter Bowles ........... Major Haddock
Special Guest Star:
John Gielgud ........... Jelks
with:
Paul Herzberg .......... John Bannister
Carmen Silvera ......... Carmen La Rosa
Synopsis:
The beautiful Lady Turton (Joan Colins) flaunts her lovers in front
of her husband. The dissaproving butler (John Gielgud) sees a chance
for revenge.

1.7 [--] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: EDWARD THE CONQUEROR (video/location)
5May79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x07.Edward.The.Conqueror - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x07.Edward.The.Conqueror - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x07.Edward.The.Conqueror  - Part 3

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Rodney Bennett
Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
designed by Jane Martin
Starring
Wendy Hiller ........... Louisa
Joseph Cotten .......... Edward
with:
Phil Brown ............. F. Milton Willis
Synopsis:
A old couple's lives are strangely altered when the wife becomes
obsessed with a stray cat.

1.8 [--] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: A DIP IN THE POOL (film/location)
12May79

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x08.A.Dip.In The Pool - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x08.A.Dip.In The Pool - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x08.A.Dip.In The Pool - Part 3

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl
Directed by Michael Tuchner
designed by Jack Robinson
film editor Michael O'Halloran
Starring
Jack Weston ............ William Botibiol
*
(end cast credits)
Glady Spencer .......... Sylvia
Don Fellows ............ Renshaw
Davyd Harries .......... Purser
Jana Sheldon ........... Mrs. Renshaw
Michael Troughton ...... Steward
David Healy ............ Auctioneer
Paula Tilbrook ......... Maggie (Emmerdale)
Bill Reimbold .......... Bidder
Elaine Ives Cameron .... Woman Bidder
Ken Buckle ............. Sailor
Synopsis:
A tourist on a transatlantic liner stakes his all on one last,
deperate gamble.
(Jack Weston reprises his role as William Botibol in
episode #22 "Mr. Botibol's First Love")

1.9 [--] Tales of the Unexpected: THE WAY UP TO HEAVEN (film/location)
19May79
Xp. JW / Pr. JR

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x09.The.Way.Up To Heaven - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x09.The.Way.Up To Heaven - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.1x09.The.Way.Up To Heaven - Part 3
Written by Roald Dahl / Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Simon Langton
designed by Michael Bailey
film editor Michael O'Halloran
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring
Julie Harris ........... Mrs. Foster
Roland Culver .......... Mr. Foster
with:
Angus McKay ............ Walker
also:
Jeremy Longhurst ....... Cab Driver
Anthony Bailey ......... Arthur
Julia Watson ........... Maid
Brian Capron ........... Airport Official
Dulcie Huston .......... Airline Hostess
A lady has a morbid fear - of being late!

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
############ season 2 Spring 1980 ############
##############################################

2.1 [10] Roald Dah's Tales of the Unexpected: ROYAL JELLY (video/studio)
1Mar80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x01.Royal.Jelly. Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x01.Royal.Jelly. Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x01.Royal.Jelly. Part 3
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written by Roald Dahl / Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Herbert Wise
Designed by Eileen Diss
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring
Timothy West ........... Albert
Andrew Ray ............. Percy Hayward
Special Guest Star:
Susan George ........... Mabel
Synopsis:
A young couple decide to treat their ailing baby with a home-made remedy - honey!

2.2 [11] Tales of the Unexpected: SKIN (film/location)
8Mar80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x02.Skin. Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x02.Skin. Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x02.Skin. Part 3
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Herbert Wise
designed by Eileen Diss
Starring
Derek Jacobi ............ Drioli
with
Lucy Gutteridge ......... Josie
Boris Isarov ............ Soutine
*
(end credits)
Donald Pickering ........ Gallery Owner
Teris Hebrew ............ Dealer
Synopsis:
A penniless old man faces a horrible dilemma when he finds out that a
tatooed picture on his back is worth a lot of money.

2.3 [12] Tales of the Unexpected: GALLOPING FOXLEY (film/location)
15Mar80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x03.Galloping.Foxley. part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x03.Galloping.Foxley. Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x03.Galloping.Foxley. Part 3

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Written by Roald Dahl
Directed by Claude Watham
designed by John Wood
Starring
John Mills........... .... William Perkins
Anthony Steel ............ The Stranger /Bruce Foxley
*
with (end credits)
Paul Spurrier ............ Young William
Jonathan Scott Taylor .... Young Foxley
Anthony Woodruff ......... Headmaster
Colin Thomas ............. City Gent
Guy Humphries ............ Stampford
Schoolboys:
Clifford Abrahams
Adrian Breeze
Timothy Breeze
Wayne Brooks
Synopsis:
Perkins is haunted by the memory of his unhappy youth. Is the stranger
he meets on a train the cruel bully who made his school days a misery?

2.4[ 13] Tales of the Unexpected: THE HITCH-HIKER (film/location)
22Mar80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x04.The.Hitch-Hiker - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x04.The.Hitch-Hiker - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x04.The.Hitch-Hiker - Part 3

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Alastair Reid
film editor Michael O'Halloran
designed by Jane Martin
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring
Rod Taylor ............... Paul Duveen
Special Guest Star
Cyril Cusack ............. Michael Fish
with:
John Forgeham ............ Police Officer
Synopsis:
A fast-car enthusiast runs into trouble after picking up a trampish hitchhiker.

2.5 [14] Tales of the Unexpected: POISON (on film)
29Mar80
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Graham Evans
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
Anthony Steel ............. 'Timber'
Andrew Ray ................ Harry
Saeed Jaffrey ............. Doctor Kunzru
and
Judy Geeson ............... Sandra
*
(no additional end cast)
Synopsis:
A deadly snake has a starring role in this terrifying tale set in the steaming heat of Kashmir.

2.6 [15] Tales of the Unexpected: FAT CHANCE
5Apr80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x06.Fat.Chance - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x06.Fat.Chance - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x06.Fat.Chance - Part 3

Executive Producer John Woolf
Written and Robert Bloch
Directed by John Gorrie
Dramatized by Dennis Gannan
Hosted by Roald Dahl
Starring:
John Castle ............ John Burge
Sheila Gish ............ Frances
Miriam Margolyes ....... Mary Burge
With:
Geoffrey Bayldon ....... Dr. Applegate
Also: (end credits)
Anthony Roye ........... James
Peter Van Dissel ....... Derek
Katie Flower ........... Annie
Jean Kitson ............ Mavis
Nigel Caliburn ......... Stage Manager
Michael Quinto, Carol Thronton .... People in Dressing Room
Synopsis:
A plan to get rid of a gluttonous woman goes horribly wrong.

2.7 [16] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: TASTE (video/studio)
12Apr80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x07.Taste. Part 1. ...

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x07.Taste. Part 2. ...

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x07.Taste. Part 3. ...
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl
Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Alastair Reid
designed by John Wood
Starring
Ron Moody .................. Richard Pratt
With:
Antony Carrick ............. Mike Scofield
Mercia Glossop ............. Sybil Scofield
Debbie Farrington .......... Louise Scofield
Beth Porter ................ Joanna Bligh
Gabrielle Blunt ............ Mrs. Adams
Synopsis:
Mike will bet on anything - even his daughter's hand in marriage -
that no one can name the rare wine that he has found.

2.8 [17] Roald Dahls' Tales of the Unexpected: MY LADY LOVE, MY DOVE (video/studio+location)
19Apr80 ITV (rpt ITV 29Dec89 Fri 10:20pm)

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x08.My.Lady Love My Dove - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x08.My.Lady.Love My Dove - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x08.My.Lady.Love My Dove - Part 3
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Herbert Wise
designer Eileen Diss
Starring
Elaine Stritch ........ Pamela
Shane Rimmer .......... Arthur
with
Lisa Eichhorn ......... Sally
Douglas Lambert ....... Henry
Synopsis:
Rich, bored and bossy, Pamela plans to make evil fun out of her weekend bridge
guests, a dottily adoring pair. She bullies her puppet husband into bugging the
couple's room so she can eavesdrop on their bedtime activities. Her husband
warns her that the private games people play are best left alone ...

2.9 [18] Roald Dahls' Tales of the Unexpected: GEORGY PORGY
26Apr80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x09.Georgy.Porgy. Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x09.Georgy.Porgy. Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x09.Georgy.Porgy. Part 3
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl
Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Graham Evans
Designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring:
Joan Collins ......... Julia Duckworth (mother)/ Julia Roach (seductress)
John Alderton ........ Rev. George Duckworth
With:
Lally Bowers ......... Miss Elphinstone
Margaretta Scott ..... Lady Birdwell
Ann Beach ............ Miss Unwin
also:
Jacob Witkin ......... Boris Duckworth
Grant Bardsley ....... George as a Child
John Biggerstaff ..... Mr. Pollard
Peter Godfrey ........ Doctor
Synopsis:
Tale about a beautiful seductress (Joan Collins) and a timid vicar (John Alderton)..

2.10 [19] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: DEPART IN PEACE (video)
3May80
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written and Hosted by Roald Dahl/ Dramatised by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Alan Gibson
designed by Michael Bailey
Starring
Joseph Cotten ......... Lionel
Gloria Grahame ........ Gladys
Maureen O'Brien ....... Janet
With:
John Bennett .......... Royden
Peter Cellier ......... Wilkins
*
(end credits)
no additional cast
Synopsis:
A story of greed and deceit in which an art collector is drawn into a battle
with two glamorous women.

2.11 [20] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: THE UMBRELLA MAN (video)
10May80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x11.The.Umbrella.Man. Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x11.The.Umbrella.Man. Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x11.The.Umbrella.Man. Part 3
xp: John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Claude Whatham
designed by Roger Andrews
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
John Mills ............. The Man
And:
John Carson ............ Arthur
Michael Gambon ......... Andrew
Jennifer Hilary ........ Wendy
*
(end cast)
John Rees .............. Clerk
Michael Sheard ......... Inspector
Synopsis:
A man manages to make a profit out of rainy days.

2.12 [21] Roald Dahl'S Tales of the Unexpected: GENESIS AND CATASTROPHE
17May80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x12.Genesis.&.Catastrophe - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x12.Genesis.&.Catastrophe - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x12.Genesis.&.Catastrophe - Part 3

xp: John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
directed by Herbert Wise
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring
Helmut Griem .......... Alois
Zhivila Roche ......... Klara
With:
Hana Maria Pravda ..... Frau Lemner
Alastair Llewellyn .... Doctor
Graham Seed ........... Josef
Toby Waldock .......... Young Alois
Synopsis:
After the deaths of their first three children, a husband and wife are finally blessed
with a child. But will this one meet and untimely death?

2.13 [22] Roald Dahl'S Tales of the Unexpected: MR BOTIBOL'S FIRST LOVE (video)
24May80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x13.Mr.Botibol's.First Love - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x13.Mr.Botibol's.First Love - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x13.Mr.Botibol's.First Love - Part 3
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Kevin Goldstein-Jackson
Directed by John Gorrie
designed by Jack Wood
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring
Jack Weston ........... William Botibol
Anna Massey ........... Irene Wrzaszcyzk
with
Alan Rowe ............. Mr. Clements
*
(end cast)
Paul Bacon ............ Mason
Paul Greenhalgh ....... Simpson
Allan Corduner ........ Store ASssistant
Synopsis:
Mr. Botibol's favorite fantasy is conducting an orchestra. He is soon joined
by a young woman, who helps to make his fantasy come true.
(Jack Weston reprises his role as William Botibol which he first played in
episode #8 "A Dip in the Pool")

2.14 [23] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: BACK FOR CHRISTMAS (video)
31May80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x14.Back.For.Christmas - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x14.Back.For.Christmas - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x14.Back.For.Christmas - Part 3

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written by John Collier/ Dramatized by Dennis Cannan
Directed by Giles Foster
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Hosted by Roald Dahl
starring:
Richard Johnson ....... James
Sian Phillips ......... Hermoine
*
with: (end crdits)
Avril Elgar ........... Nancy
Artro Morris .......... Tom
Cyril Luckham ......... Gavin
Lynne Ross ............ Samantha
Mark Kenyon ........... Sebastian
Andrew Lebas .......... Waitress
Synopsis:
An adulterous orchid lover cares more for his flowers than his wife. When
presented with a new job, he thinks it the ideal opportunity to get rid of her.

2.15 [24] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: THE ORDERLY WORLD OF MR APPLEBY (video/studio)
7Jun80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x15.The.Orderly.World Of Mr. Appleby - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x15.The.Orderly.World Of Mr. Appleby - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x15.The.Orderly.World Of Mr. Appleby - Part 3

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written by Stanley Ellin/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Gorrie
Hosted by Roald Dahl
Starring:
Robert Lang ............ Arthur
Elizabeth Spriggs ...... Martha
with
Cyril Luckham .......... Mr. Gainsborough
Charles Bramwell ....... Dominic
Nigel Caliburn ......... Signwriter
Synopsis:
A new bride plans to outwit her husband when she learns his sinister secret.

2.16 [25] Tales of the Unexpected: THE MAN AT THE TOP (all on film)
14Jun80

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x16.The.Man.At The Top - Part 1

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x16.The.Man.At The Top - Part 2

Tales.Of.The.Unexpected.2x16.The.Man.At The Top - Part 3
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Written by Edward D. Hoch / Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Claude Watham
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
Peter Firth .......... Hardy
Rachel Davies ........ Diane
Cassie McFarlane ..... Estelle
John Rees ............ Barman
Johnny Shannon ....... Gambler
Betty Hardy .......... Motherly Woman
Mimi De Braie ........ Maria
Paul McDowell ........ Schaeffer
Brian Dooley ......... Lawyer
Rex Taylor ........... Doorman
Michael Ripper ....... Taxi Driver
Dallas Cavell ........ Sam Madrid
Terry Gurry .......... Bodyguard
Synopsis:
A sailor accidentally kills a man in a fight and flees. His friend, a prostitute,
offers to find the one man who can change his luck? But who was the dead man?

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
############ season 3 Summer 1980 ############
##############################################

3.1 [26] Tales of the Unexpected: THE FLYPAPER (film/location)
9Aug80

Tales of the Unexpected - Flypaper Part ( 1 of 3 )

Tales of the Unexpected - Flypaper Part ( 2 of 3 )

Tales of the Unexpected - Flypaper Part ( 3 of 3 )

Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Hosted by Roald Dahl
Written by Elizabeth Taylor (not the movie star)/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Graham Evans
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring
Alfred Burke ........... Herbert
with
Pat Keen ............... Vera
Lorna Yabsley .......... Sylvia
Peggy Thorpe-Bates ..... Mrs. Wilkinson
Stephanie Cole ......... Miss Harrison
Anthony Smee ........... Vicar
Giles Phibbs ........... Bus Conductor
Bernadette Windsor ..... Louise
Synopsis:
A young girl is desperate to escape the man stalking her. Scared an alone she
hides with an elderly lady. But she soon begins to wonder whether she was safer before.

3.2 [27] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: A PICTURE OF A PLACE (video)
16Aug80
Xp. JW / Pr. JR
Hosted by Roald Dahl
Written by Doug Morgan
Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Giles Foster
designed by Marilyn Miller
starring
Jessie Matthews ........ Hazel
Bill Maynard ........... Merv
with
Michael Troughton ...... Andrew
Peter Sallis ........... Solicitor
Judy Riley ............. Lucy
Synopsis:
An amiable swindler gets more than he bargained for when he buys a painting
from a sweet old lady. Can she really be as naive as she seems?

3.3 [28] Tales of the Unexpected: PROOF OF GUILT (UK)(video/studio)
23Aug80
Executive Producer: John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Bill Pronzini / Dramatized by Johnny Byrne
Directed by Chris Lovett
designed by James Weatherup
Starring
Roy Marsden ............ Chief Inspector Walters
Jeremy Clyde ........... George Stamford
Dudley Sutton .......... Det. Sgt. Jack Sherad
*
with (end credits)
Elizabeth Richardson ... Clarissa Tower
John Gill .............. Alec MacTaggart
Jeffrey Lumsden ........ Solicitor
Peter Macklen .......... PC Harris
Richard Barnes ......... Charles Hearn
Synopsis:
A man is shot in apparently impossible circumstances.

3.4 [29] Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected: VENGEANCE IS MINE, INC
30Aug80
Executive Producer: John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl
Directed by Alan Gibson
designed by James Weatherup
Introuced by Roald Dahl
Starring
Betsy Blair ........... Mrs. Wilbur
with:
Bosco Hogan ........... Tom
Julian Fellowes ....... George
Stephen Doswell ....... Doorman
James Greene .......... Garage attendent
Morris Barry .......... Mr. Wilbur
Robert Mill ........... Lionel Brewster
Fiesta Mei Ling ....... Suky
Virginia Clay ......... Landlady
Mary Cornford ......... Thersa
Synopsis:
When acid-tongued gossip columnist Lione Brewster lets fly his victims
want revenge. Luckily two young actors are on hand to offer a little retribution.

3.5 [30] Tales of the Unexpected: A GIRL CAN'T ALWAYS HAVE EVERYTHING ( film/video)
9Nov80
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Tonita S. Gardner/ Dramatized by Julian Bond
Directed by Graham Evans
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring
Joan Collins ........... Suzy
Pauline Collins ........ Pat
Brewster Mason ......... Herbert
with:
James Faulkner ......... Patrick
*
(end cast)
Nancy Nevinson ......... Grande Dame
Marshall Ward .......... Electrician
Ryan Michael ........... Man at Airport
Synopsis:
Suzy always took what she wanted - then she asked Pat for help

3.6 [31] Roald Dah's Tales of the Unexpected: PARSON'S PLEASURE (UK)(video/location)
30Nov80
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl (no credit) / Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by John Bruce
designed by Leo Austin
Introduced by Roald Dahl
Starring:
John Gielgud ........... Cyril Boggis
Bernard Miles .......... Mr. Rummins
Lee Montague ........... Mr. Storker
*
with:
Godfrey James .......... Claude
Harry Jones ............ Bert Rummins
Irlin Hall ............. County Lady
Roger Milner ........... Mr. Hawkins
Virginia Clay .......... Housekeeper
Synopsis:
An amoral antique dealer masquerades as a man of the cloth to secure
rock bottom prices. But his day of atonement may be nigh when he buys
a rare item of furniture.

3.7 [32] Tales of the Unexpected: THE STINKER (on film)
7Dec80
(NOT hosted by Roald Dahl)
Written by Julian Symons
Dramatized by Julian Bond
Directed by Alan Gibson
designed by James Weatherup
starring
Denholm Elliott .......... Harold Tinker/ Colonel Tinker
Joss Ackland ............. Jack Cutler
with
Patricia Quinn ........... Phyl Tinker
Diane Holland ............ Blanche Cutler
Tim Bentinck ............. Meech
Paul Sherman ............. Jack Cutler, The Boy

3.8 [33] Tales of the Unexpected: I'LL BE SEEING YOU
14Dec80
written by Robert Quigley
directed by Philip Dudley
guest stars
Anthony Valentine ...... Roland Trent
Hilary Tindall ......... Vivian Trent
Amanda Redman .......... Anna

3.9 [34] Tales of the Unexpected: THE PARTY (video/mainly studio)
19Dec80
Executive Producer: John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Doug Morgan/ Dramatized by Chaim Bermant
Directed by Giles Foster
designed by Michael Bailey
Starring
Robert Morley ......... Henry Knox
Joyce Redman .......... Linda Knox
with:
Raymond Francis ....... Mr. Peckham
Leonard Preston ....... Leighton
Amanda Redman ......... Pat
*
also: (end credits)
Janthea Williams ...... Sue
Olivier Pierre ........ Leclerc
Michael Nagel ......... Noel
Synopsis:
Henry Knox takes his revenge because he is being left out of the Company Christmas
celebrations - but he acts too soon

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############ season 4 Spring 1981 ############
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4.1 [35] Tales of the Unexpected: WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? (shot entirely on film)
29Mar81
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Robert Edmond Alter / Dramatized by Julian Bond
Directed by Barry Davis
designed by Michael Bailey
Starring:
Richard Johnson ........ Tanner
Nigel Havers ........... Miller
with
Christopher Blake ...... Israeli Officer
and
Vic Tablian ............ Arab Officer
Albert Moses ........... Arab Patrolman
Tony Alleff ............ Hassin
Synopsis:
Two pirate archeologists get a lot less than they bargained
for when they try to steal a priceless treasure from its tomb.

4.2 [36] Tales of the Unexpected: VICIOUS CIRCLE
5Apr81
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
written by Donald Honig/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Philip Dudley
Starring:
Siobhán McKenna ........ Mrs. Grady
With:
Patrick Field .......... Rex Tobin
*
With: (end credits)
Forbes Collins ......... Police Sergeant
Graham Weston .......... Police Superintendent
Kenneth Hadley ......... Plain-Clothes Officer
Leslie Goldie .......... Mrs. Jackson
Roger Evans ............ 2nd Police Officer
Synopsis:
A burglar about to rob an old lady is befriended by her - or is he?

4.3 [37] Tales of the Unexpected: THE BOY WHO TALKED WITH ANIMALS (filmed in the Carribean)
19Apr81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Alan Gibson
designed by James Weatherup
Starring
Stuart Whitman ........ Sam Jenner
with:
David Buck ............ Father
Vivien Heilbron ....... Mother
Oscar James ........... Fisherman
John Nettleton ........ Hotel Manager
Paul Spurrier ......... David
also:
Robert Arden .......... Berners
Alison Coleridge ...... Mildred
Astley Harvey ......... John
William Hootkins ...... Harry Chester
Tony Osoba ............ Police Officer
Mel Taylor & David Rhule ..... Fisherman
Synopsis:
David persuades his father to buy a giant turtle, but wha does he plan to do with it?

4.4 [38] Tales of the Unexpected: THE BEST OF EVERYTHING (on film)
26Apr81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
(NOT Hosted by Roald Dahl)
Written by Stanley Ellin / Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by John Bruce
designed by Colin Pocock
Starring
Judi Bowker ........... Ann
Jermey Clyde .......... Charlie
Rachel Kempson ........ Mrs. Mason
Michael Kitchen ....... Arthur
Brewster Mason ........ Mr. Horton
*
Metal Dealers & Postmen (end credits)
Synopsis:
Arthur has plans to marry the bosses daughter and gets Charlie to help him,
but Charlie has plans of his own.

4.5 [39] Tales of the Unexpected: A WOMAN'S HELP (filmed in the USA)
3May81
Executive Producer ?
Produced by ?
Written by Henry Slasar
Dramatized and Directed by Bert Salzman
director of photograhy Michael Fash
Starring
Tony Franciosa ........ Arnold Bourdon
Shirley Knight-Hopkins . Elizabeth Bourdon
with:
Deborah Geffner ....... Miss Grecco
Annie McGreevey ....... Nurse
Raymond Thorne ........ Gardner
Imogene Bliss ......... Woman
Ian Martin ............ Doctor

4.6 [40] Tales of the Unexpected: SHATTERPROOF (UK)(video/studio)
10May81
(NOT Roald Dahl)
Written by Jack Ritchie
Dramatized by Patt Hoddinot
Directed by John Jacobs
designed by Michael Bailey
starring
Eli Wallach ........... Gerry Williams
with
Anthony Shaw .......... Smith
also
Carol Langrishe ....... Ellen
Godfrey Talbot ........ Emerson
Bridget McConnel ...... Mrs. Emerson
Synopsis:
An assassin accepts the hospitality of his intended victim.

4.7 [41] Tales of the Unexpected: THE SOUND MACHINE (video/location)
17May81
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
(NOT Hosted by Roald Dahl)
Written by Roald Dahl / Dramatized by Ronald Harwood
Directed by John Gorrie
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring
Harry Andrews .......... Klausner
*
with: (end credits)
James Warwick .......... Dr. Scott
Margery Mason .......... Mrs. Saunders
Synopsis:
A man invents a machine which enables him to talk to plants, but
the results are more than he bargained for.

4.8 [42] Tales of the Unexpected: NEVER SPEAK ILL OF THE DEAD
24May81
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
written by John Collier/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Gorrie
Starring:
Colin Blakely ......... David Rankin
*
With: (end credits)
Warren Clarke ......... Bob
Keith Drinkel ......... Sim
Cheryl Hall ........... Irene Rankin
Brian Osborne ......... Police Sergeant
Synopsis:
Two men are convinced that a doctor has buried his wife in the cellar

4.9 [43] Tales of the Unexpected: THE BEST POLICY (filmed in USA)
31May81
Produced by Not Credited
Written by Ferenc Molnar
Dramatized by David Scott Milton
Directed by Ray Danton
director of photography Dean Curney
Starring
Gary Burghoff ........... Flock (Radar in 'MASH')
Deborah Harmon .......... Daisy
Logan Ramsey ............ Philbert
Edward Grover ........... Bailout
with:
Robert Casper ........... Wheatley
William Boyett .......... Simpson
Penelope Gillette ....... Mrs. Runion
Damien London ........... Mr. Grunge
Tad Horino .............. Coroner

4.10 [44] Tales of the Unexpected: THE LAST BOTTLE IN THE WORLD (UK)(videotape)
7Jun81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Stanley Ellin/ Dramatized by Dennis Cannan
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Directed by John Gorrie
Starring:
Anthony Quayle ........ Kyros Kassoulas
Nigel Hawthorne ....... Charles Drummond
Gary Bond ............. Max de Marachel
Lynette Davies ........ Sophie Kassouas

with
Carlos Douglas ........ Sous-Chef
Pat Lewis ............. Miss Pym
Claude La Saché ....... 1st waiter
Neville Phillips ...... 2nd waiter
Synopsis:
Why does Kyros Kassoulas (Anthony Quayle) pay a fortune for a bottle of
wine, and then ask the man he suspects of having an affair with his
wife over for dinner?

4.11 [45] Tales of the Unexpected: KINDLY DIG YOUR GRAVE (shot entirely on film in Paris)
14Jun81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg and Louise Pitzele
Written by Stanley Ellin/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Alan Gibson
designed by Leo Austin / portraits by Margot Noyes
Starring:
Micheline Presle ....... Madame Lagrue
Celia Gregory .......... Fatima
Robert H. Thomson ...... Graham MacKenzie
*
with: (end credits)
Gérard Lartigan ........ Henri
Alan Gifford ........... Edward
Helen Morton ........... Martha
Synopsis:
A cunning woman who attempts to take advantage of a struggling Parisian artist,
meets her match in his model Fatima.

4.12 [46] Tales of the Unexpected: COMPLETELY FOOLFROOF (videotape)
21Jun81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Robert Arthur/ Dramatized by Robin Chapan
Directed by John Jacobs
designed by Michael Bailey
Starring:
Telly Savalas ......... Joe Brisson
Rita Gam .............. Lisa Brisson
*
with: (end credits)
Belinda Mayne ......... Anna Kleiber
Ramsay Williams ....... Howard Duncombe
Linda Liles ........... Miss Graham
Douglas Lambert ....... Mr. Harrington
Setting: New York in the late 1930's
Synopsis:
A greedy wife (Rita Gam) has a cunning plan to get rid of her wealthy husband,
(Telly Savalas), but he has a few tricks up his own sleeve.

4.13 [47] Tales of the Unexpected: THERE'S ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE (videotape)
5Jul81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Bill Pronzini/ Dramatized by Chaim Bermant
Directed by Alan Gibson
(NOT Hosted by Roald Dahl)
Starring:
Frank Finlay ......... Arthur Pearson
Heather Sears ........ Margaret Pearson
Wth:
Andrew Burt .......... Edward
Jo Rowbottom ......... Joy
*
(end cast:)
Peter Copley ......... Man at Railway Sation
Kevin Brennan ........ Mr. Grimshaw
Deryck Guyler ........ Commissionaire
Allan Mitchell ........ Detective Sergent
Synopsis:
When a sedate married couple inherit a large sum of money, their lives change dramatically.

4.14 [48] Tales of the Unexpected: BOSOM FRIENDS (video tape)
12Jul81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
written by Dana Lyon / dramatiized by Robin Chapman
directed by Graham Evans
designed by Jane Martin
starring
Rachel Kempson ......... Nell
Joan Greenwood ......... Emma
*
with: (end credits)
Nat Jackey ............. Mr. Deacon
Aaron Shirley .......... Mr. Brown
Patricia Browning ...... Ward Sister
Tracy Edon ............. Stunt Lady
Synopsis:
Two old school friends fall out when they share a house

4.15 [49] Tales of the Unexpected: A GLOWING FUTURE (possibly filmed in USA)
19Jul81
Produced by NOT credited
Written by Ruth Rendell
Dramatized by Ross Thomas
Directed by John Peyser
director of photography Dean Curney
Starring
Joanna Pettet .......... Betsy
John Buck .............. Jack
with:
Bill LaVoie ............ Removal Man
Betsy has the perfect present for her lover's future bride -
at least she thinks so.

4.16 [50] Tales of the Unexpected: THE WAY TO DO IT (videotape)
26Jul81
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
written by Jack Ritchie / Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Alan Gibson
Designed by Michael Bailey
Starring
Andrew Ray ............ Roger Carson
Elizabeth Spriggs ..... Aunt May
Elaine Paige .......... Suzie
Martin Benson ......... Vasco
*
With: (end credits)
Forbes Collins ........ Mr. Ford
Annie Leon ............ Miss Stevens
Sarah Webb ............ Jackie
Philip Hatton ......... Thug
Andrew Maclachlan ..... Police Sergeant
Genevieve Allenbury ... Croupier
Synopsis:
A quiet man (Andrew Ray) falls for a pretty casino hostess (Elaine Paige) whose
sinister boss (Martin Benson) has plans to ruin the young man.

4.17 [51] Tales of the Unexpected: HIJACK (videotape)
26Dec81 ITV Sat 9.15-9.45pm
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Robert L. Fish / Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Herbert Wise
designer Leo Astin
Starring:
Dennis Quilley ........ Captain Waterhouse
Simon Cadell .......... Co-pilot
with:
Sean Barrett .......... Steward
Suzanne Danielle ...... Milly
*
also: (end crdits)
Neville Phillips ...... English Passenger
William Merrow ........ German
Helen Horton .......... American Lady
John Graham ........... Scottish Passenger
Douglas Lambert ....... American
Richard Foxton ........ Security Guard
Synopsis:
A VIP with 60 surgeons aboard, bound for a conference. The crew has been
carefully briefed. So why is the elegant stewardess slow in serving the
ordered drinks?

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
############ season 5 Spring 1982 ############
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5.1 [52] Tales of the Unexpected: BLUE MARIGOLD (shot entirely on film)
25Apr82
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Aileen Wheeler/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Giles Foster
designed by Leo Austin
Starring:
Toyah Willcox ........ Marigold
Ralph Bates .......... Paul Foster
with:
Sharon Duce .......... Sophie
Helen Fraser ......... Beryl
also:
Billy Hamon .......... Bryan Sabotier
Edward Jewsbury ...... Psychiatrist
Paul Seed ............ Director of Commercial
Stephen Bent ......... Car Dealer
Synopsis:
A fashion model (Toyah Wilcox) is suddenly out of favour with her agencies
and deserted by her boyfriend. Years later she sees an opportunity to win him back.

5.2 [53] Tales of the Unexpected: THE EAVESDROPPER (on video with film inserts)
2May82
Executive Producer John WoOlf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Ruth Wissmann / Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Gorrie
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring:
Dorothy Tutin ........ Moira
Michael Graig ........ Don
Sheila Ruskin ........ Louise
*
with: (end credits)
Bernice Stegers ...... Kaye
Ronnie Stevens ....... Jeweller
Neil Daglish ......... Young Man
Rosalyn Elvin ........ Waitress
Lill Roughley ........ Blond Girl
Synopsis:
A conversation overheard at lunch implants the seed of jealousy in a wife's mind.

5.3 [54] Tales of the Unexpected: OPERATION SAFECRACK (videotape)
9May1982
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Henry Shesar/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Alan Gibson
designed by Michael Bailey
Starring:
John Mills ........... Sam Morrissey
David Healy .......... Jack Harrison
June Ritchie ......... Jenny Morrissey
with:
Edward Burnham ....... Henry Bliss
David Hanson ......... Winsford Stark
Jason Norman ......... Billy Thompson
Rachel Laurence ...... Hilda

5.4 [55] Tales of the Unexpected: RUN, RABBIT, RUN (videotape)
16May82
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by John Bakkenhoven/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Jacobs
designer Michael Bailey
Starring
Leslie Caron ........ Nathalie Vareille
with
James Aubrey ......... Robert Simpson
Constantin De Goguel . Jacques Vareille
*
(end credits)
Bernadette Windsor .... Young Girl
Synopsis:
A writer visits his former wartime lodgings and is told an intriguing sorty by a woman.

5.5 [56] Tales of the Unexpected: STRANGER IN TOWN (film)
23May1982
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Sidney Carroll
Directed by Wendy Toye
designer Marilyn Toye
starring
Derek Jacobi ......... The Stranger
with
Clive Swift .......... Latham
*
(end credits)
Robbie MacNab ........ Hotel Receptionist
Jean Kitson .......... Secretary
Bruce Clark .......... The Boy
Jennifer Connelly .... The Girl
Giles Phibbs ......... The Foreman
Stuart Howard ........ Newstand Boy
The Norwich & District Pipes & Drums
Synopsis:
An eccentric stranger arrives in town and bewitches the children, Pied-Piper style.

5.6 [57] Tales of the Unexpected: THE MOLES (UK)(video)
6Jun82
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by J. J. Maling / Dramatized by Caim Bermant
Directed by Peter Hammond
designer Michael Bailey
starring
Fulton McKay .......... Edward
Bill Owen ............. Meakins
Harry H. Corbett ...... George
with
Joe Gladwin ........... Henry
Avril Elgar ........... Thelma
Synopsis:
Edward and his friend George desperately need money and plan a daring bank
robbery with the help of a professional crook. But things don't go according to plan.

5.7 [58] Tales of the Unexpected: DECOY (film)
21 August 1982
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Victor Edwards/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Jacobs
designed by Leo Austin
Starring:
Susan Penhaligon ...... WPC Mary Bryan
Tim Woodward .......... Timothy Burton
*
(end cast)
Frank Wylie ........... Chief Inspector McLintock
Ian Redford ........... Detective Sergeant Harvey
Tom Cotcher ........... Detective Sergeant Talbot
Paul Antrim ........... Mike
Ian Mackenzie ......... Police Draughtsman
Harold Reese .......... Pathologist
Synopsis:
WPC Bryan is used as a decoy to catch a man who has been murdering young women.

5.8 [59] Tales of the Unexpected: PATTERN OF GUILT (on film)
5Sep82
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Helen Nielsen / Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Herbert Wise
designer Leo Austin
Starring:
Peter Egan ............ Keith
Jennie Linden ......... Faye
with
Bernard Kay ........... Det. Sgt. Jim Gordon
Suzanne Danielle ...... Elaine
*
(end credits)
Harry Webster ......... Old Man
Andrew Hilton ......... Plain Clothes Policeman
Andrew Manson ......... Young Man
Brett Forrest ......... Gerald
Darren Michael ........ John
Neil Hutchings ........ Mark
Synopsis:
When a man's ex-wife seems in danger, he realises how much he still
loves her. But his second wife is not going to make divorce easy.

5.9 [60] Tales of the Unexpected: A HARMLESS VANITY (UK)(on film)
12Sep82
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Theda O'Henle/ Dramatized by Jeremy Paul
Directed by Giles Foster
designer Leo Austin
Starring
Sheila Gish .......... Mary Hitchman
Keith Barron ......... George Hitchman
with
Carol MaCready ....... Liz Ferguson
Colin Farrell ........ Dave Ferguson
Pheobe Nicholls ...... Carol
*
With: (end credits)
Chas Bryer ........... Frogman
Synopsis:
A middle-aged wife finds out about her husband's affair with a young mistress.

5.10 [61] Tales of the Unexpected: DEATH CAN ADD (on film)
19Sep82

Roald Dahl's Tales Of The Unexpected - Death Can Add (Part 1

Roald Dahl's Tales Of The Unexpected - Death Can Add (2)

Roald Dahl's Tales Of The Unexpected -Death Can Add (final)

Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Philip Ketchum/ Dramatized by Johnny Byrne
Directed by Graham Evans
designer Leo Austin
Starring
Ian Holm ............ Alan Corwin
Michael N. Harbour .. Oliver Platt
Roland Culver ....... Sir Alex Bullen
with:
Jan Francis ......... Leila
Geoffrey Chater ..... James Hamilton
Frank Gatlif ........ Thomas Keyes
Synopsis:
An employee successfully manages to defraud his company, but then an accountant
discovers his secret.

5.11 [62] Tales of the Unexpected: LIGHT FINGERS (filmed in USA)
17Oct82
Executive producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced by Norman Lloyd
Story by Henry Slesar/ Dramatized by Ross Thomas
Directed by John Peyser
designed by Alex Mayer
director of photography Harry May
starring
Tom Bosley ............ Ralph Stackpole
Janet Leigh ........... Joan Stackpole
Kenneth Tigar ......... Semple
Frank Sinatra, Jr. .... Cotter
with
Howard Dayton ......... Joe
Penelope Gillette ..... Gladys Milton

5.12 [63] Tales of the Unexpected: DEATH IN THE MORNING (videotape)
31Oct82     (repeat  21-Dec-83)
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Zia Kruger/ Dramatized by John Gorrie
Directed by John Gorrie
designer Alan Pickford
Starring:
Cherie Lunghi .......... Karen Masterson
Moray Watson ........... Sir Ian Masterson
Carol Drinkwater ....... Linda Larch
*
with: (end credits)
John Stamp ............. Williams
Hilary Mason ........... Mrs Pardoe
Alan Rowe .............. Duncan Larch
Richard Austin ......... Paul Masterson
Orla Pedersen .......... Farmer
Synopses:
Karen Masterson is happy to be heading for her new home on her wealthy
husband's estate. But her happiness soon turns to fear when she senses
she is unwelcome.

5.13 [64] Tales of the Unexpected: WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO LATELY? (videotape)
14Nov82
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by George Baxt/ Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Herbert Wise
designer Alan Pickford
starring
Peter Barkworth ........ Richard Mellor
Benjamin Whitrow ....... Fergus Locke
with
Maggie Fitzgibbon ...... Mellisa Mellor
June Watson ............ Audrey Locke
Fanny Rowe ............. Actress
*
and: (end credits only)
Angela Harding ......... Cathleen
Synopsis:
Two failed actors, whose marriages are all washed up meet for the first time in years.

5.14 [65] Tales of the Unexpected: THE ABSENCE OF EMILY (videotape)
21Nov82
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Jack Ritchie / Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Alan Gibson
designer Adrian Smith
Starring
Anthony Valentine ...... Bob
Frances Tomelty ........ Norma
Susan Tracy ............ Emily
with
Patsy Byrne ............ Jean
Diana King ............. Ruth
*
and: (end credits only)
Derek Anders ........... Goff
William Moore .......... Crisp
Patrick McAlinney ...... Landlord
Synopsis:
A woman acuses a brother-in-law of murdering her sister.

5.15 [66] Tales of the Unexpected: IN THE BAG (filmed in the USA)
28Nov82
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced and Directed by Bert Salzman
Story by Robert L. Fish/ Dramatized by Bert Salzman
Director of Photography Paul Glickman
Starring
Edward Albert .......... Sam
Roxanne Hart ........... Cara
Lou Jacobi ............. Waiter
with
Terry O'Quinn .......... Cop
Michael Pappalardo ..... Gardener
Marilyn Wall ........... Marie

5.16 [67] Tales of the Unexpected: A MAN WITH A FORTUNE (UK)(videotape)
5Dec82
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Peter Lovesey / Dramatized by Alan Seymour
Directed by Herbert Wise
Designed by Michael Bailey
Starring
Shane Rimmer .......... John Smith
Cyd Hayman ............ Janet
Elizabeth Richardson .. Eva
with:
Donald Eccles ......... Vicar
Nigel Greaves ......... The Waiter
Jean Kitson ........... Clerk
Peter Tuddenham ....... Tommy
Synopsis:
When a rich American arrives in London to find his long-lost family, a chance
meeting his flatmates has disasterous consequences.

5.17 [68] Tales of the Unexpected: WHO'S GOT THE LADY (videotape)
12Dec82
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Jack Ritchie/ Dramatized by Jeremy Paul
Directed by Peter Hammond
designer Spencer Chapman
Starring:
Richard Johnson ........ Parnell
co-starring:
Robert Beatty .......... Pulver
Olivier Pierre ......... Arnaud
And:
Victoria Tennant ....... Bernice
*
With: (end credits)
Michael Forrest ........ Chief Insp. Neslon
Neil Daglish ........... Heath
Timothy Carlton ........ Walter Jameson
Peter Howell ........... Louis Kendall
Laurence Payne ......... Collingwood
Gladys Spencer ......... Old Lady
Vincent Wong/ Rex Taylor ...... Art Dealers
John Stamp ............. Gallery Attendant
Synopsis:
A gallery owner has as much interest in money as masterpieces.

5.18 [69] Tales of the Unexpected: THE SKELETON KEY (UK)(Videotape)
2Jan83 ITV Sun 9pm
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Graham Sutton/ Dramatized by Roy Russell
Directed by Alan Gibson
designer Alan Pickford
Starring:
John Duttine .......... Max (later in Heartbeat)
Peter Machin .......... Andy
Peter Jeffrey ......... Mr Stewart
*
With (end credits)
Julie Dawn Cole ....... Emma
Tony Osoba ............ Dr Hartley
Synopsis:
Emma, pretty and indecisive, with two eligible young men pursuing her,
favours arrogant Max over kind and loyal Andy. Andy puts up a droll and
daring fight to win her back, but with unforeseen consequences ...

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
############ season 6 Spring 1983 ############
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6.1 [70] Tales of the Unexpected: A PASSING OPPORTUNITY (video)
9Apr83
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Donald Honig/ Dramatized by Alan Seymour
Directed by Graham Evans
designer Jon Pusey
Starring:
Bryan Marshall .......... Frank Jesmond
George Sewell ........... Loughlin
Charles Keating ......... Peter Madison
*
with: (end credits)
Janette Legge ........... Eleanor Jesmond
Paul Davies-Prowles ..... Timmy
Mark Lewis .............. Showroom manager
Guy Bertand ............. Manservant
Synopsis:
Frank Desmond will do anything for money - even kill. For him a loving family
is a small compensation for the success of a wealthy former classmate.

6.2 [71] Tales of the Unexpected: THE MEMORY MAN (videotape)
16Apr83
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Henry Slesar/ Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Peter Duffell
Designer, Jane Martin
Starring:
Colins Blakely ......... Colin Mearns
Bernard Cribbins ....... Charlie Krebs
Judy Geeson ............ Mary
*
With: (end credits)
John Biggerstaff ....... Tobacconist
John Judd .............. Police Officer
Synopsis:
Penniless and in danger of losing his beautiful girlfriend, an ace memory man
tries to exploit his one asset.

6.3 [72] Tales of the Unexpected: A SAD LOSS (UK)(videotape)
23Apr83
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Patricia Moyes/ Dramatized by James Andrew Hall
Directed by John Gorrie
designer Jon Pusey
Starring
Hayley Mills ........... Claire Hawksworth
Stuart Wilson .......... Dave Brigham
with
Lally Bowers ........... Alicia Hawksworth
Phyllida Law ........... Maggie Patton
*
With: (end credits)
Heinz Bernard .......... Charlie
Elizabeth Bradley ...... Mrs. Bradley
Ronny Cush ............. Harry
Basil Otoin ............ Desk Clerk
Synopsis:
On the brink of bankrupcy Claire desperately needs her rich aunt's inheritance
- and she is prepared to go to any lenghts to get it.

6.4 [73] Tales of the Unexpected: CLERICAL ERROR (videotape)
30Apr83
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by Graham Williams
Based om Stories by James Gould Cozzens and Richard Hugget / Dramatized by Peter Ransley
Directed by Graham Evans
designer Alan Pickford
Starring
Evelyn Laye ........... Mrs. Standing
Richard Pearson ....... Michael Carey
with
Hugh Fraser ........... Paul Standing
David Webb ............ Ronnie Carey
Synopsis:
A man discovers that his recently deceased father owed large sums of money to a firm
specialising in salacious books.

6.5 [74] Tales of the Unexpected: HEIR PRESUMPTUOUS (30 min) (filmed in USA on 16mm)
7May1983 UK airdate

David Cassidy in Tales of The Unexpected P1

David Cassidy in Tales of The Unexpected P2

David Cassidy in Tales of The Unexpected P3

Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced by Norman Lloyd
Story by C.B. Guilford/ Dramatized by Ross Thomas
Directed by Philip Leacock
director of photography Gerald Perry Finnerman, ASC
designed by Jim Shanahan
Starring
Darren McGavin ....... Sheriff Milt Singleton
David Cassidy ........ Twins
Tara Buckman ......... Sally Fenton
with:
Royce D. Applegate ... Deputy Eddie Ream
Ann Doran ............ Mary Deacon
Robert Shively ....... George Devon

6.6 [75] Tales of the Unexpected: WHERE'S YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR?
14 May 1983
Sheila Gish
Tom Chadbon
Philip Jackson

6.7 [76] Tales of the Unexpected: DOWN AMONG THE SHELTERING PALMS (videotape)
23 May 1983
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Written & Directed by John Gorrie
Designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring:
Van Johnson ............ Gerry
With:
Geoffrey Bayldon ........ Sid
And:
Margaret Courtenay ...... Marge
*
(end cast)
Anne Carroll ............ Lena
Christopher Fulford ..... Bill
Vanessa Paine ........... Carol
Barry McCarthy .......... Jeff
Gabrielle Hamilton ...... Doris
Dancers:
Peter Jessup, Clare Welch, Unity Grimwood, Barry Grantham
Synopsis:
A former US airman returns to England after many years, but the nostalgic
return visit he had planned ends unhappily.

6.8 [77] Tales of the Unexpected: THE VORPAL BLADE (videotape)
28 May 1983
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Edward D. Hoch/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Jacobs
designer Michael Bailey
Starring
Peter Cushing ......... Von Baden
Anthony Higgins ....... Cassan
*
(end credits)
John Bailey .......... Winterluck
Andrew Bicknall ...... Macker
Matthew Francis ...... Von Baden as a Student
Kirstie Pooley ....... Eva
Barry Jaimeson ....... Josef
Denys Graham ......... Doctor
David Stacey ......... Referee
Synopsis:
An elderly aristocrat recalls a duel fought in Germany in the late 1920's
and reveals a shocking secret.

6.9 [78] Tales of the Unexpected: THE WRONG 'UN (videotape)
11 June 1983
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Michael Brett/ Dramatized by Paul Ableman
Directed by Leonard Lewis
Starring:
Andrew Ray .......... Cranmer Oakes
Lucy Gutteridge ..... Molly
Constantine Gregory .... Helmut Weinrich
With:
Elspeth March .......... Mrs. Carson
Daragh O'Malley ........ Jimmy
*
(end credits)
Graham Weston .......... Businessman
Richard Foxton ......... Assistant Manager
Alpana Sengupta ........ Receptionist
Carrie-Lee Baker ....... Maid
John King .............. Taxi Driver
Synopsis:
When a businessman ignores the advice of hotel staff and invites a pretty
girl up to his suite, there is trouble in store.

6.10 [79] Tales of the Unexpected: THE TRIBUTE (filmed in UK)(on film)
25June1983
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Jane Gardam/ Dramatized by Alan Seymour
Directed by Graham Evans
designed by Alan Pickford
Starring
Anna Neagle ............ Fanny Soane
Eleanor Bron ........... Polly Knox
Sheila Burrell ......... Lady Eleanor Benson
And:
Phyllis Calvert ........ Mabel Ince
*
(end credits)
With:
Brian Tipping .......... Head Waiter
Stuart Turton .......... Wine Waiter
Synopsis:
Three thrifty ladies find themselves entertaining a surprise lunch
guest.

6.11 [80] Tales of the Unexpected: YOUTH FROM VIENNA (filmed in USA)
2 July 1983
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced and Directed by Norman Lloyd
Story by John Collier/ Dramatized by Ross Thomas
designer Alex Mayer
starring
Dick Smothers .......... Humphrey Baxter
Sharon Gless ........... Caroline Coates
James Carroll Jordan ... Alan Broadie
with
Heather Locklear ....... Pat Ward

6.12 [81] Tales of the Unexpected: HIT AND RUN (videotape)
10 July 1983
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Patricia Moyes/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Peter Hammond
Starring
John Duttine .......... Dr. Roger Ashburn
Susan Penhaligon ...... Mary Ashburn
Brenda Blethyn ........ Carol Hutchins
Ray Lonnen ............ Dr. Steve Hutchins
*
With: (end credits)
Phyllida Nash ......... Joan Hunter
Cherry Morris ......... Casualty Sister
Antony Carrick ........ Inspector
Michael Melia ......... Detective Sergeant
Robert McBain ......... Ambulance Driver
Tony Crean ............ Ambulance Attendant
Micheal Quinto ........ Police Constable
Synopsis:
Pretty, but selfish Mary Ashburn makes a dramatic exit from her husbands life.

6.13 [82] Tales of the Unexpected: THE LUNCHEON (videotape)
16Jul83
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Jeffrey Archer / Dramatized by Gerald Savory
Directed by Graham Evans
designer Marilyn Taylor
starring
Gayle Hunnicutt ........ Susan Mandeville
Bosco Hogan ............ Tony Medway
with
Stephen Greif .......... Rinaldo
Hazel McBride .......... Louise Medway
Mark Lewis ............. Carlo
Burnell Tucker ......... Peter Blundell
Jacqueline Hill ........ Melanie Litmayer
Shireen Anwar .......... Bank Teller
Nicholas Field ......... Mario
Martin Ryan Grace ...... Shaun
Stuart Turton .......... Franco
Patrick Bailey ......... Dieter
Gertrude Shilling ...... Mrs. Sopwith
Barbara Molyneux ....... Stephanie Langran
Synopsis:
An enterprising lady uses her reputation to persuade a naive author to buy her
a lunch he can hardly afford.

6.14 [83] Tales of the Unexpected: THE TURN OF THE TIDE (filmed in the USA)
21Jan81 [us] airdate (to be verified)
3Sep83 [uk]
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced by Norman Lloyd
From a Story by C.M. Forester/ Dramatized by Ross Thomas
Directed by Ray Danton
designed by Alex Mayor
director of photography Dean Cundey
Starring:
Richard Basehart ....... Slade
Gretchen Corbett
Nicholas Hormann
with:
Harry Northup
Maggie Peach
Angie McCright

[--] 21-Dec-1983 Repeat of #6.6 "Death in the Morning"

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
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7.1 [84] Tales of the Unexpected: THE DIRTY DETAIL (filmed in the USA)
14May84
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced by Norman Lloyd
Story by Henry Slesar/ Dramatized by David Scott Milton
Directed by Leo Penn
designed by Jim Shannahan
Starring
Kevin Dobson .......... Fred Pearson
George Peppard ........ Sgt. Guedo
Jenny O'Hara .......... Pearson's Wife

7.2 [85] Tales of the Unexpected: THE BEST CHESS PLAYER IN THE WORLD (film)
19May84
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Julian Symonds/ Dramatized Peter Ransley
Directed by Graham Evans
designed by Leo Austin
Starring
Michael Jayston ...... G.B. Shaw
Andrew Ray ........... Jerry Wilde
Lynette Davies ....... Paula Shaw
*
(end credits)
Clifford Parrish ....... Frank Miller
Mark Jax ............... White
Christopher Reich ...... Peter Simpson
Synopsis:
When a man who uses people as chess pawns discovers his wife's infidelity,
the game suddenly gets out of control.

7.3 [86] Tales of the Unexpected: PROXY (filmed in USA)
26May1984
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced and Directed by Bert Salzman
Story by Talmage Powell/ Dramatized by Bert Salzman
Director of Photography Paul Glickman
Starring
Tom Smothers ........... William
Patrick O'Neal ......... Sutton
Lois Smith ............. Sara
with:
Barbara Bolton ......... Mrs. Sutton
Joanne Lara ............ Maria
Mallachy McCourt ....... Judge
Larry Keith ............ Grenich

7.4 [87] Tales of the Unexpected: HAVE A NICE DEATH (videotaped in UK)
2 June 1984
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Antonia Fraser/ Dramatized by Wolf Mankowitz
Directed by William Slater
Starring:
Simon Cadell ......... Sam Luke
Kate Harper .......... Clodagh Jansen
With:
Susannah Fellows ..... Joannie
*
And: (on end credits)
Ian Tyler ........... Bellhop
Bill Bailey ......... Bob
Sue Vanner .......... Zara Luke
Barbara Rosenblat .... TV Interviewer
Synopsis:
Everybody seems to like successful author Sam Luke, except for a mysterious phone
caller who is threatening his life

7.5 [88] Tales of the Unexpected: NUMBER EIGHT (filmed in the USA)
9Jun84
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced by Norman Lloyd
Story by Jack Ritchie/ Dramatized by Ross Thomas
Directed by Leo Penn
director of photography Gerald Perry Finnerman, ASC
designed by Jim Shanahan
Starring
Dennis Christopher .... Killer
Brad Dourif ........... Hitch-hiker
with
Kathleen Doyle ........ Ann
Miriam Byrd Nethery ... Waitress
Julie Burton .......... Marie
Will Hare ............. Old Man

7.6 [89] Tales of the Unexpected: THE LAST OF THE MIDNIGHT GARDENERS
(c) 1982 (Videotaped in UK)
16 June 1984
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Tony Wilmot / Dramatized by Gerald Savory
Directed by Peter Hammond
designer Michael Bailey
Starring
Jane Asher ............ Jane
Celia Gregory ......... Edna
Jim Norton ............ Dr. Mellish
And:
Patrick Mower ......... Walter
*
also (on end credits)
Forbes Collins ........ Inspector
Panos Alexander ....... Steward
Synopsis:
A publisher's competition to find the best murder story attracts an
unusual degree of interest.

7.7 [90] Tales of the Unexpected: THE GIFT OF BEAUTY (filmed in USA)
30June1984
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced, Directed and Dramatized by Bill Salzman
Story by Joseph Dougherty
designed by Bill De Seta
Starring:
Carol Lynley .......... Elizabeth
MacKenzie Allen ....... Ray
Randall Edawards ...... Rebecca

7.8 [91] Tales of the Unexpected: WET SATURDAY  (filmed in USA)
7July1984
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced and Directed by Norman Lloyd
Written by John Collier
Director of Photography Harry May
Designed by Alex Mayer
Starring:
Fritz Weaver
Mary Sinclair
Ed Begley, Jr.
Charles Hallahan
with:
Sydney Swire
Rita Gomez

7.9 [92] Tales of the Unexpected: SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE  (filmed in USA)
(c)1982 21July1984
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced, Directed and Dramatized by Bill Salzman
Story by Patricia Highsmith
Designer Bill De Sata
director of photography Paul Glickman
Starring:
Glora Grahame ......... Olivia
Robert Morse .......... Stephen
with
Lisa Dunsheath ........ Gloria
Peter Murphy .......... Loren
George Todisco ........ Freezer Man
Lindas Gelman ......... Cabbie
Pedri Yi Fung ......... Delivery Man
Christopher Oyer ...... Policeman
Paul Zuckermnan & Bill McLaughlin ... Medics

7.10 [93] Tales of the Unexpected: BIRD OF PREY (filmed in USA)
4Aug84
Cast:
Frank Converse.... Jack
Sondra Locke.... Edna
Charles Hallahan.... Charlie

7.11 [94] Tales of the Unexpected: I LIKE IT HERE IN WILMINGTON (filmed in USA)
11Aug84
Executive producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced by Norman Lloyd
Story by Henry Slesar/ Dramatized by David Scott Milton
Directed by John Peyser
designed by Alex Mayer
director of photography Harry May
starring
Tom Smothers
Susan Strasberg
Robert Loggia
with
Wendy Austin
Barry Cahill
David Rensil

7.12 [95] Tales of the Unexpected: ACCIDENTAL DEATH (UK)(videoptape)
19Aug84
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Tony Wilmot/ Dramatized by Denis Cannan
Directed by Peter Duffell
Designed by Jane Martin
Starring
Cyril Cusack ............ Percy Hampton
Andrew Ray ............... Steve
Lynsey Baxter ............ Jane
with:
Tammy Ustinov ............ Beryl
John Hug ................. Arthur
Jacqueline Hill .......... Mrs. Milvain
Ian Plintoff ............. Doctor
Jason Carter ............. Youth
Giles Phibbs ............. Farmer
Ruth Kettlewell .......... Wife
Bryan Matheson ........... Husband
Yvonne Marsh ............. Policewoman
When crooked Steve and Jane meet old Percy they think he's down- and -out,
until they discover that he keeps a fortune in his cottage.

7.13 [96] Tales of the Unexpected: THE RECONCILIATION (UK)(film)
16 September 1984
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
Story by Nicholas Monsarrat/ Dramatized by Roy Russell
Directed by John Jacobs
Starring:
Roger Rees ........... James Howgill
John Castle .......... Derek Johnstone
Jim Norton ........... H.A.K. Bates
With:
Meg Davies ........... Caroline Howgill
*
With: (end credits)
Annamaria Macchi ..... Sandra Marino
Keith Edwards ........ Juan Luis Romero
Wilfred Grove ........ Porter
Synopsis:
A man is desperate to escape his unfullfilling marriage, but cannot persuade his wife
to give him a divorce.

7.14 [97] Tales of the Unexpected: THE MUGGER (UK)(film)
14Oct84 (repeated 7Jul85)
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by Graham Williams
From an Idea by Miriam Beinstock / Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Peter Hammond
Designed by Michael Bailey
Starring
Roy Marsden .............. Gerald Overton
Kate Harper .............. Mary Tregallas
with
Amanda Boxer ............. Jenny Overton
Mark Lewis ............... The Man
Forbes Collins ........... Police Officer
Toby Scopes .............. James Overton
Diana Goodman ............ Television Reporter
Evie Garratt ............. Mrs. Cromer
Zara Nutley .............. Ann Dibbell
David Hanson ............. John Dibbell
Graham Bell .............. Interviewer on TV
Peter Russell ............ Police Constable
Synopsis:
Roy Marsden plays an ambitious politician who takes the law into his own hands.

7.15 [98] Tales of the Unexpected: THE OPEN WINDOW (filmed in Connecticut, USA)
21Oct84
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball/ Produced and Directed by Christopher Lukas
Based on a Story by H.H. Munro (Saki)/ Dramatized by David Trainer
director of photography Christopher Lukas
designed by Marjorie Kellogg
Starring
Dina Merrill
Valerie Mahaffey
Richard Dow
with:
Richard Marr
Michael Galloway
Michael Conforti

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
############ season 8 Summer 1985 ############
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8.1 [99] Tales of the Unexpected: PEOPLE DON'T DO SUCH THINGS (filmed in USA)
30 March 1985
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball
Produced by Norman Lloyd
Story by ??
Dramatized by ??
Directed by Gordon Hessler
Director of Photography Gerald Perry Finnerman, ASC
Designed by Jim Shanahan
Starring
Arthur Hill .......... Terence Carter
Samantha Eggar ....... Gwen Carter
Don Johnson .......... Reeve Baker
with
Denise Galick ........ Melanie Todd
Jay Varela ........... Sergeant Demmer

[--] 7Jul85 repeat of "The Mugger" (from 14Oct84)

8.2 [100] Tales of the Unexpected: IN THE CARDS (filmed in USA)
14July1985
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball
Produced by Norman Lloyd
From a Story by John Collier
Dramatized by Ross Thomas and A.A. Roberts
Directed by John Peyser
director of photogtraphy Ed Martin
designed by Ann Russell-Miller
Starring
Susan Strasberg
Max Gail
Elaine Giftos
Kenneth Tiger

8.3 [101] Tales of the Unexpected: NOTHIN' SHORT OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY (filmed in Nevada Desert?,USA)
21July1985
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball
Produced by ?
Directed by ?
From a Story by Lawrence Block
Dramatized by Luther Murdoch
Hosted by Roald Dahl
Starring
Warren Oates
Bud Cort
Jennifer Holmes
Bettye Ackerman

8.4 [102] Tales of the Unexpected: SCRIMSHAW (filmed in USA)
28July1985
Executive Producer John Fleming Ball
Produced by Chiz Schultz
From a Story by Brian Garfield
Dramatized by Bernard N. Eismann
Directed by Dezso Magyar
director of photography Michael Fash
designed by Gus Alicon
starring
Joan Hackett
Charles Kimbrough
with
Buddy Owen
A.C. Daily
Harry Richard
Adair Jameson
Claude Anagram

########### Tales of the Unexpected ##########
############ season 9 Early 1988 ############
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9.1 [103] Tales of the Unexpected: SKELETON IN THE CUPBOARD (on film)
18 December 1987
Executive Producer: John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Tony Wilmot
Directed by Paul Annett
Starring
Charles Dance ......... Robert Smythe
Also Starring:
Zoe Wanamaker ......... Margaret Smythe
*
With: (end cast)
Francesca Brill ....... Jane Fisher
Philip Dunbar ......... Henry Traile
Matthew Jones ......... Man on Phone
Synopsis:
An echo from the past panics ruthless executive Robert Smythe
into covering up a guilty secret and his wife becomes suspicious

9.2 [104] Tales of the Unexpected: THE COLONEL'S LADY (UK)(video on location)
8 January 1988
xp: John Woolf/ Produced by David Deutsch
Story by W. Somerset Maugham / Dramatized by Dennis Cannan
Directed by Barry Davis
Starring:
Joss Ackland ......... Colonel George Peregrine
Pauline Collins ...... Eve Peregrine
*
With: (end credits)
Carol Leader ......... Daphne
Paul Williamson ...... Harry
Gareth Thomas ........ Telfer
John Horsley ......... Giles Rowley
Rupert Frazer ........ Basil Dashwood
Allan Corduner ....... Bookshop Assistant
Anna Nicholas ........ Irina Stefanopoulos
Kate Emma-Davies ..... Clio Stefanopoulos
Dennis Matsuki ....... Manservant
Willop Wipp .......... Maid
Synopsis:
Retired Colonel Peregrine (Joss Ackland) is horrified when his demure wife Evie
(Pauline Collins) writes a poetic best-seller about her past love life.

9.3 [105] Tales of the Unexpected: THE SURGEON (UK)(video)
15 January 1988
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Roald Dahl/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Graham Evans
Designed by Leo Austin
Starring:
John Alderton ........ Robert Sandy
With:
Thorley Walters ...... Harry Gold
Alison Fiske ......... Betty Sandy
*
And: (end credits)
Jonathan Coy ......... William Haddock
Shirley Cain ......... Sister Wyman
David Belcher ........ Julius Goff
John Skitt ........... James Wishart
Devon Scott .......... Jane Chenies
Raad Rawi ............ Crown Prince Zawi
Geoffrey Greenhill ... Det. Ins. Watkins
Synopsis:
Surgeon Robert Sandy saves the life of a wealthy patient and receives a wonderful
gift - a precious diamond worth over £500,000. But to Sandy and his wife their
new asset proves a fearful liability
Location filming (on video) in Cambridge.

9.4 [106] Tales of the Unexpected: THE VERGER (UK)(on film)
22 January 1988
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by David Deutsch
Dramatized by Dennis Cannan / Based on the Story by W. Somerset Maugham
Directed by Rodney Bennett
designed by Spencer Chapman
Starring
Richard Briers ....... Albert Dobson
Patricia Routledge ... Milly Dobson
with
Andrew Burt .......... The Vicar
Rowland Davies ....... The Bank Manager
Geoffrey Chater ...... The Magistrate
Bruce Boa ............ Mr. Groober
*
also: (end credits)
Bradley Lavelle ...... The Lawyer
Geoffrey Beevers ..... The Health Inspector
Synopsis:
When the new vicar of a church plans radical changes, conflict arises over
a secret one of the locals has kept for years

9.5 [107] Tales of the Unexpected: THE FACTS OF LIFE (videotape)
29 January 1988
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by W. Somerset Maugham / Dramatized by Noella Smith
Directed by John Gorrie
Starring:
Benedict Taylor ........ Nicholos Lillie
Jim Broadbent .......... Mr. LOvejoy
*
With: (end credits)
Ronnie Stevens ......... Mr. Rudge
Rosalind Bennett ....... Zoe
Gerard Logan ........... James
Stephen Hancock ........ Mr. Lillie (Ernie Bishop in Corrie)
Daphne Neville ......... Mrs. Lillie
James Easton ........... Tony
James Tapp ............. Cashier
Ronald Markham ......... Arthur
Genevieve Allenbury .... Croupier
John Drake ............. President
Paul Vaughan-Teague .... Scorer
Synopsis:
A fencing contest in London lands a naive Nicholos Lillie in the middle of a bizarre
adventure.

9.6 [108] Tales of the Unexpected: WINK THREE TIMES (UK videotape) 
15Apr88
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Paul Ableman / From the story by John Charters
Directed by Paul Annett
designed by Alan Anson
Starring:
Liza Goddard ......... Barabara Colport
Paul Davison ......... Jeremy Tyler
*
with: (end credits)
Caroline Goodall ..... Holly Peverill
Andrew Bicknell ...... Giles Wimbourne
Jeremy Gittins ....... Domininc
Robin Lermitte ....... Piers
Ellis Dale ........... Desk Clerk #1
Peter Baldwin ........ Desk Clerk #2
Terry Wallis ......... Hall Porter
Synopsis:
The tale of a lonely young woman (Liza Gaddard) who tries
out a dating agency to find the man of her dreams.

9.7 [109] Tales of the Unexpected: THE DEAD DON'T STEAL (UK videotape)
22Apr88
Executive Producer John Woolf / Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Ella Griffiths / Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by John Glenister
designed by Leo Austin
Starring:
Glynis Barber ......... Lilian Brett/ Sylvia Brett
Nicholas Ball ......... Ken Johnson
With:
Lois Baxter ........... Annie Johnson
Albert Welling ........ Det. Insp. Gunter
*
And: (end credits)
Michael Wisher ........ Dexter
Norman Tyrell ......... George
Derek Carpenter ....... Van Driver
Brian Goodfellow ...... Det.Sgt. Davies
David Caddick ......... 1st Police Officer
Dave Summerton ........ 2nd Police Officer
Synopsis:
A pilot refuses to let his mistress run away from the drug-smuggling operation
they have set up between them.

9.8 [110] Tales of the Unexpected: THE FINGER OF SUSPICION (UK)(videotape)
29Apr88
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Written by Tony Wilmott/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Rodney Bennett
Starring:
Michael Brandon ........ Stephen Baker
Lucy Gutteridge ........ Soroya
with:
Nadim Sawalha .......... Zayid
*
(end cast)
Stefan Kalipha ......... Chief Insp. Aziz
Michael O'Hagan ........ Det. Supt. Burke
Rob Spendlove .......... Det. Insp. Hook
Tony Allef ............. Police Sergeant
Eddy Lemare ............ Police Constable
Christopher Simon ...... Hussein
Synopsis:
An idyllic life in the Middle East is shattered for an American safe-cracker and
his wife, when he is accused of a crime he didn't commit.

9.9 [111] Tales of the Unexpected: A TIME TO DIE (UK videotape) 
6 May 1988
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by John Rosenberg
Story by Aileen Wheeler/ Dramatized by Robin Chapman
Directed by Paul Annett
designed by John Pusey
Starring:
David Suchet ......... Yves Drouard
Nina Van Pallandt .... Martha Drouard
(Nina of Nina and Frederick)
Introducing:
Jemma Redgrave ....... Violette Charbonneau
With:
Paul Herzberg ........ Henri
*
And: (end credits)
Pauline Letts ........ Madame Cabon
Ivor Roberts ......... Gas Inspector
Sarah-Jane Varley .... Lucie
Adam Crouch .......... Antoine
Mike McKenzie ........ Pianist
Synopsis:
Sparks fly when an electronics expert's marriage begins to fail.

9.10 [112] Tales of the Unexpected: MR. KNOW-ALL (UK videotape)
13May1988
Executive Producer John Woolf/ Produced by David Deutsch
Written by Paul Ableman/ Suggested by the Story by W. Somerset Maugham
Directed by Gareth Davies
designed by Marilyn Taylor
Starring:
Topol ................ Professor Max Kelada
with:
Kim Thomson .......... Elly Somerton
Edward Wiley ......... Jasper Cranley
*
(end credits)
Leslie Lyon .......... Lizzie Cranley
Peter Frye ........... Professor Maddox
Steve Plytas ......... Professor Daxatides
Eamonn Walker ........ Bates
Steffanie Pitt ....... Angela Dalton
Erika Hoffman ........ Suzie Anderson
Synopsis:
A woman discovers the secret of an archaeologist (Topol) who is able to date
ancient relics with remarkable accuracy.

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