Yuki The series itself was okay, although I suspect it was more famous for its title sequence than its actual content. Basically, Tales of the Unexpected was Roald Dahl's attempt at the Twilight Zone/Outer Limits - a screen adaptation of the eponymous short story collection. Having not read this book, I couldn't tell you how well the stories were adapted, although like the aforementioned TV shows, they sometimes involved an element of the supernatural and one of the characters usually getting their just deserts by the end. I've seen them described as campy, although I think mediocre would have been a better word to use. Most episodes are watchable and are of acceptable entertainment value, although some having pacing issues and the production quality certainly isn't up to today's standards.If you're a fan of the Twilight Zone, this might be worth a look.

Maddyclassicfilms Tales of the Unexpected is a British anthology series which aired between 1979 and 1988. Introduced by author Roald Dahl many of the episodes were based on his own stories. Most of the episodes are very macabre and have a twist ending.The earlier seasons are the best but there are excellent episodes to be found across all nine years. The Landlady (season 1)would have made a terrific Twilight Zone episode. The Flypaper (season 3)is one of the best episodes and I'd say it may well be the darkest. I'd say this episode has even more relevance today and should be shown to children to warn them not to trust strangers, no matter how harmless the person seems.

Keep_Searching This old-fashioned British TV serial has a terrific atmosphere . The opening scene with the mysterious dancing woman,the skulls,gun and cards is quite impressive.The plot is strange:different actors play in every single episode which is based on a short story.Many of them are written by the well-known Roahld Dall.The episodes are called horror and triller but in fact there is nothing which can scare you.Yes , there are murders , secrets and twists in the tale,and sometimes a dreadful atmosphere but the violence and assassination are shown very stylish.There are episodes that are really interesting and the end is surprising : The Olderely World of Mr Appleby,Man From South,Edward the Conqueror and many others.Unfortunately there are also episodes which look naive and boring.The actors are excellent:many famous British stars act in this TV series.I must mention the music which is very good.

louisemcmahon one evening my dad made me sit down and watch this show with the family and i thought what rubbish it seemed! however once i watched one episode i was hooked! ok so the storylines are silly but they are surprsingly entertaining. unfortunately granarda plus have stopped showing them!