Tales of the Unexpected

Season 2: Series 2

Series 2

Season • Feb 29, 1980–Jun 14, 1980

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.
  1. S2E1 - Royal Jelly

    Royal Jelly

    27 min • Mar 1, 1980 (46 years ago)

    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?

  2. S2E2 - Skin

    Skin

    25 min • Mar 8, 1980 (46 years ago)

    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.

  3. S2E3 - Galloping Foxley

    Galloping Foxley

    26 min • Mar 15, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  4. S2E4 - The Hitch-Hiker

    The Hitch-Hiker

    26 min • Mar 22, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  5. S2E5 - Poison

    Poison

    25 min • Mar 29, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  6. S2E6 - Fat Chance

    Fat Chance

    26 min • Apr 5, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  7. S2E7 - Taste

    Taste

    27 min • Apr 12, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  8. S2E8 - My Lady Love, My Dove

    My Lady Love, My Dove

    25 min • Apr 19, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  9. S2E9 - Georgy Porgy

    Georgy Porgy

    26 min • Apr 26, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  10. S2E10 - Depart in Peace

    Depart in Peace

    26 min • May 3, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  11. S2E11 - The Umbrella Man

    The Umbrella Man

    26 min • May 10, 1980 (46 years ago)

    A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

  12. S2E12 - Genesis & Catastrophe

    Genesis & Catastrophe

    26 min • May 17, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  13. S2E13 - Mr Botibol's First Love

    Mr Botibol's First Love

    26 min • May 24, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  14. S2E14 - Back for Christmas

    Back for Christmas

    27 min • May 31, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  15. S2E15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

    The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

    27 min • Jun 7, 1980 (46 years ago)

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

  16. S2E16 - The Man at the Top

    The Man at the Top

    Jun 14, 1980 (46 years ago)

    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.