Tales of the Unexpected

tv show

112 total episodes

9 seasons

First Aired March 24, 1979

Genres:

Drama

Overview

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.

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Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 25m

Air Date

March 31, 1979

Overview

Unable to show her dentist husband, Cyril, the fur coat her lover has given her, Mrs Bixby pawns it and pretends that she found the ticket.

Crew

Simon Langton
as
Director
Ronald Harwood
as
Writer
Roald Dahl
as
Writer

Guest Stars

Richard Greene
as
The Colonel
Sandra Payne
as
Miss Pulteney
Michael Hordern
as
Cyril Bixby
Julie Harris
as
Mrs Bixby
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Frederick Farley
as
Pawnbroker
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Richard Hampton
as
Patient
Vass Anderson
as
Huntsman
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Will Leighton
as
Seamus
Alan Chuntz
as
Taxi Driver

Tales of the Unexpected

Genres:

Overview

Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat

Air Date

Overview

Simon Langton

Ronald Harwood

Roald Dahl

Richard Greene

Sandra Payne

Michael Hordern

Julie Harris

Frederick Farley

Richard Hampton

Vass Anderson

Will Leighton

Alan Chuntz