Tales of the Unexpected - Set 1 (2004)

Synopsis: The sight of author Roald Dahl sitting by a roaring fire in a comfortable armchair greeted viewers tuning in to the popular British television show TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED, which ran from... The sight of author Roald Dahl sitting by a roaring fire in a comfortable armchair greeted viewers tuning in to the popular British television show TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED, which ran from 1979-1988. Dahl offered a brief introduction to each show in the first two seasons, neatly setting the scene for the adaptations of his short stories that followed. Packed full of suspense and drama, each episode was a self-contained treat, with each week offering a brand new set of characters and scenarios for viewers to bite their nails over. A variety of well-respected British notables from stage and screen appeared throughout, including Joan Collins, John Alderton, Susan George, Derek Jacobi, and many others. This release offers the first two seasons of the show in their entirety. [More]

Starring: John Alderton, Joan Collins, Joseph Cotten, José Ferrer

Starring: John Alderton, Joan Collins, Joseph Cotten, José Ferrer, Michael Gambon, Susan George, Julie Harris, Derek Jacobi, John Mills, Elaine Stritch