Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total
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- TriviaThe dancer in the opening titles was Karen Standley, a secretary and housewife from Berkshire. Her boyfriend worked on Top of the Pops (1964) and was contracted to produce the Tales of the Unexpected titles, so he used her as the dancer, dressed in a white body stocking and tights, and with arms, legs and face painted with white greasepaint. She was briefed to look "as sexy as I could".
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I was in my teens when these were originally on TV. I think they used to follow the ten o'clock news .... I'm sure I should have been asleep, a school night and all that. They are a bit like a time capsule, fascinating reminder of 40 years ago. Phone acting is totally different when tethered by that curly cord. Kitchens were a bit utilitarian and plates were patterned. Each episode is a standalone story with a twist at the end. So many episodes, it's funny when a familiar face pops up, trying to put the name to the face. having paid no heed to the titles at the start as we're all too busy dancing along with the Princesses Di look a like silhouette. Some episodes a better than others. Some acting is a bit iffy and please don't get me started on any attempts at special effects. I've set the box to record the series. I am enjoying a mini binge of 2 or 3 episodes at a time. I can't just watch one..... my attention begins to travel back to this century during a 3rd. Loving them, but I think you need to have been there.
- beverleyhunniford
- Mar 16, 2021
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By what name was Tales of the Unexpected (1979) officially released in India in English?
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