The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 471 pages and is available in Paperback format. Directed by Peter Duffell. Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected is a collection of sixteen short stories written by British author Roald Dahl and first published in 1979. The series-three episode "Parson's Pleasure" was the final regular episode to feature an on-screen introduction by Dahl, although he did return to provide introductions to the series-eight episodes "In the Cards" and "Nothing' Short of Highway Robbery" and gave a brief voiceover introduction to the series-four episode "Shatterproof". [5] Other features included the "Green Glob" (issues #85–98, 100, 102, 103) and "Automan" (issues #91, 94, 97). The series originally adapted various stories from Roald Dahl's anthology books.

With John Duttine, Peter Machin, Peter Jeffrey, Julie Dawn Cole. The title was revived as a limited series in 2006.

[1], Stories from this anthology were adapted to television in the Anglia Television series, Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988). This is exemplified in the story "The Landlady", the written version of which only hints at character Billy's fate, while the televised adaptation has a more resolved conclusion. It was an anthology comic for many years, publishing a variety of science fiction stories. In a hotel bar they meet the eccentric old Percy, who, despite his tatty appearance, is rumoured to have a hidden fortune.

Young Sylvia is on a bus on the way home from school when a friendly old man begins to talk to her. In response to the restrictions imposed by the Comics Code Authority, DC began a new science-fiction series in 1956. Tales of the Unexpected#56 is an issue of the series Tales of the Unexpected (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1960.

The series was made by Anglia Television for ITV with interior scenes recorded at their Norwich studios, whilst location filming mainly occurred across East Anglia. The theme music for the series was written by composer Ron Grainer.[3]. Taste" "Lamb to the Slaughter" "Man from the South" "My Lady Love, My Dove" "Dip in the Pool" [5] As of issue #105 (February–March 1968), the title was shortened to The Unexpected.[6][7]. "Invaders From Earth": The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written.

Despite being produced on a low budget, the series attracted notable guest stars, including Susan George, Siân Phillips, José Ferrer, Joseph Cotten, Janet Leigh, John Gielgud, John Mills, Wendy Hiller, Denholm Elliott, Katy Jurado, Joan Collins, Rod Taylor, Ian Holm, Brian Blessed, Siobhán McKenna, Michael Gambon, Cyril Cusack, Julie Harris, Michael Hordern, Derek Jacobi, Anna Neagle, Elaine Stritch, Andrew Ray, Harry H. Corbett, Zoë Wanamaker, Charles Dance and Timothy West. Contents. In post-war Paris Drioli, an elderly down-and-out, sees a painting for sale by his old friend Soutine, who is now a best-selling artist. Summary Needed This page is missing a well-written and detailed synopsis.

Steve and Jane are a couple of thieves who travel the country pretending to be market researchers for Silvertone metal polish whilst they find suitable homes to burgle.