Tales of the Unexpected (Season 2)

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.

Royal Jelly 6.0
Air date: 1980-03-01
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: 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?
Skin 4.7
Air date: 1980-03-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Galloping Foxley 7.0
Air date: 1980-03-15
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
The Hitch-Hiker 7.5
Air date: 1980-03-22
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
Poison 4.7
Air date: 1980-03-29
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
Fat Chance 6.0
Air date: 1980-04-05
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
Taste 6.5
Air date: 1980-04-12
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
My Lady Love, My Dove 6.0
Air date: 1980-04-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
Georgy Porgy 4.0
Air date: 1980-04-26
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
Depart in Peace 5.5
Air date: 1980-05-03
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
The Umbrella Man 7.0
Air date: 1980-05-10
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
Genesis & Catastrophe 6.5
Air date: 1980-05-17
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
Mr Botibol's First Love 6.5
Air date: 1980-05-24
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
Back for Christmas 7.0
Air date: 1980-05-31
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
The Orderly World of Mr Appleby 6.5
Air date: 1980-06-07
Runtime: 27 min
Overview: A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
The Man at the Top 6.0
Air date: 1980-06-14
Overview: 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.