Tales of the Unexpected
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.
Where to watch Tales of the Unexpected in United States
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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Where is Tales of the Unexpected streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV | — |
About Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected is a 1979 English-language drama series created by Roald Dahl. It spans 9 seasons and 112 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Tales of the Unexpected was produced by ITV and Anglia Television and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on March 24, 1979, and carries a PG certification.
- Created by
- Roald Dahl
- First aired
- March 24, 1979
- Last aired
- May 13, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 9 (112 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- ITV, Anglia Television
Tales of the Unexpected cast & crew
Tales of the Unexpected was created by Roald Dahl.
Is Tales of the Unexpected worth watching?
With 9 seasons and 112 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, Tales of the Unexpected is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tales of the Unexpected
In United States, you can stream Tales of the Unexpected on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Tales of the Unexpected — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tales of the Unexpected in United States?
Tales of the Unexpected is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Tales of the Unexpected on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel?
Yes — Tales of the Unexpected is currently available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Tales of the Unexpected in?
Tales of the Unexpected is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Tales of the Unexpected are there?
Tales of the Unexpected has 9 seasons with 112 episodes in total.
▸What is Tales of the Unexpected rated?
Tales of the Unexpected is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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