Roald Dahl
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Series SeasonSeason 2 episodes1980
Tales of the Unexpected
Series 2
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Episodes
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Episode 127 min1980-03-01
Royal Jelly
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?
Episode 225 min1980-03-08
Skin
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.
Episode 326 min1980-03-15
Galloping Foxley
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
Episode 426 min1980-03-22
The Hitch-Hiker
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
Episode 525 min1980-03-29
Poison
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
Episode 626 min1980-04-05
Fat Chance
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
Episode 727 min1980-04-12
Taste
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
Episode 825 min1980-04-19
My Lady Love, My Dove
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
Episode 926 min1980-04-26
Georgy Porgy
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
Episode 1026 min1980-05-03
Depart in Peace
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
Episode 1126 min1980-05-10
The Umbrella Man
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
Episode 1226 min1980-05-17
Genesis & Catastrophe
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
Episode 1326 min1980-05-24
Mr Botibol's First Love
A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
Episode 1427 min1980-05-31
Back for Christmas
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
Episode 1527 min1980-06-07
The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
Episode 161980-06-14
The Man at the Top
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.