Tales of the unexpected the flypaper 1980 episode of. The flypaper the police are dragging the marshes for a missing schoolgirl. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 6 parsons. In flypaper lorna yabsley plays a schoolgirl who cant get anyone to believe that an old man has been following her, despite the fact that the bodies of. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series that aired between 1979 and 1988. For the record the very best episode of the totu series is the one called. Dec 11, 2016 tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1. The one that has always remained with me has to be the flypaper.
Graph of episode ratings for tales of the unexpected 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 4 5 6. Hazel is a gullible old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable p. Probably the most chilling, terrifying, disturbing of all the tales. Honestly, tales of the unexpected is unlike any other anthology series youve seen, putting to shame other scifi and fantasy anthologies such as one step beyond, alfred hitchcock presents, the twilight zone, the outer limits, tales from the dark side, and many others. Cyril boggis is a rogue antique dealer who goes around posing as a clergyman and describing himself as president of the. No wonder tales ran for nine years, a great series. Each episode told a story, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, with an unexpected twist ending. As with many of its contemporary british series, tales of the unexpected veers between videotape and 16mm film. A young girl called sylvia is being followed by a stalker and is glad to take shelter with the elderly miss harrison, wh. May 10, 2020 tales of the unexpected, the top 12 episodes. Tales of the unexpected the flypaper tv episode 1980 imdb. Tales of the unexpected is tales of the unexpected on. Previous all episodes 112 next the flypaper poster.
It is a genuinely chilling story and was quite avant garde in its daring and horrifying twist at the end. I remember this show well from my youth and ive been rewatching them all over the past few weeks. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by s. Watch tales of the unexpected season 1, episode 3 william and mary. It opens with the police dragging the marshes looking for a missing school girl. The series was made by anglia television for itv with interior scenes recorded at their norwich. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books tales of the unexpected, kiss kiss and someone like you. Find out when tales of the unexpected is on tv, including series 2episode 10. This is a list of episodes of the british drama series, tales of the unexpected. My favourite twighlight zone episode is five characters in search of an exit. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper 1980. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper 1980 probably the most chilling, terrifying, disturbing of all the tales. Watch tales of the unexpected season 3, episode 2 a picture of a place. Tales of the unexpected the top twelve episodes youtube.
One of the most disturbing things youll ever watch. Christmas is in sight, and for harry knox, the elderly manager of a toy factory, it is always an unhappy time of year. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3 were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books tales of. Man from the south, the umbrella man, skin, the hitchhiker, the flypaper, galloping foxley and the very scary the landlady are all absolute classics. Ive been watching tales of the unexpected on youtube, and while they are fun, they seem to be of less quality than the twilight zone. Herbert, a middleaged widower, who has become rich via manufacturing toys, puts money into the production and falls for suzy, who snaps up the expensive gifts he gives her. While some of the stories are clever and at times humorous, the flypaper episode is one that disturbed me as a child while not fully understanding it and after watching it. Nov 19, 2012 flypaper, the first episode from the third series, is anything but predictable. Ive probably still got my original paperbacks of tales of the unexpected and more tales of the unexpected from years back in the loft somewhere. Premiering on british tv in 1979, this firstrate anthology series had the added advantage of dahl himself as host, introducing each 25minute episode from a cozy english fireside and bringing his own dark, playfully macabre. Watch tales of the unexpected season 3, episode 6 parsons pleasure. While the production values and scripts left a lot to be desired on sum of the episodes, there are a few gems in there. Favourite tales of the unexpected episode digital spy. Flypaper, the first episode from the third series, is anything but predictable.
Tales of the unexpected season 3 episode 1 rotten tomatoes. Young sylvia is on a bus on the way home from school when a friendly old man begins to talk to her. When the young man boasts about his cigarette lighter. An american sailor and his girlfriend, cathy, are on holiday in jamaica. The episode begins with news footage showing police dragging a river, looking for the remains of a missing 12 year old girl. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 8 ill be seeing you. Jan 19, 2016 tales of the unexpected tales of the unexpected opening tales of the unexpected episodes tales of the unexpected new episode tales of the unexpected full epi. Rhoda fans out there, i originally got these episodes via a torrent and all credit goest o that kind individual that got these episodes from comedy gold broa. Jan 16, 2016 tales of the unexpected series 1 episode 6 neck. Jan 20, 2016 tales of the unexpected tales of the unexpected opening tales of the unexpected episodes tales of the unexpected new episode tales of the unexpected full epi. Tales of the unexpected the flypaper tv episode 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Tales of the unexpected 063 05x12 death in the morning. Tales of the unexpected the top twelve episodes imdb. All the early roald dahl written ones are the best. They become involved in a bizarre bet with carlos, who loves to gamble. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper youtube. Tales of the unexpected is an iconic series which lasted around 10 years starting. The fourth of twelve tales of the unexpected episodes to be directed by graham evans this is pretty much everything a tales of the. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 7 the stinker. List of tales of the unexpected episodes wikipedia. Full episode tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper 1980 probably the most chilling, terrifying, disturbing of all the tales. Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a. Early episodes were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books tales of the unexpected, kiss kiss and someone like you.
Watch tales of the unexpected season 3, episode 1 the flypaper. Tales of the unexpected 19791988 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Every episode of series 1, eight episodes of series 2 and one episode of series 3. With roald dahl, alfred burke, pat keen, lorna yabsley. As if the grisly echoes of the moors murders werent already enough to give you the chills, what unfolds over the next 25 minutes is perhaps one of the most horrific and downright. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 1 the flypaper.
Probably the most chilling, terrifying and disturbing of all the tales. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 5 a girl cant. The wicked wit of roald dahls fiction is superbly adapted in the first two seasons of tales of the unexpected. In flypaper lorna yabsley plays a schoolgirl who cant get anyone to believe that an old. And flypaper is so far my favourite totu episode, very creepy and shocking ending. In flypaper lorna yabsley plays a schoolgirl who cant get anyone to believe that an old man has been following her, despite the fact that the. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 3 proof of guilt. Some of you older folk might recall roald dahls tales of the unexpected. The remainder of the top twelve ranked tales of the unexpected episodes are, in order. After the death of dr william pearl, a philosophy teacher, his widow mary gets a letter from him.
Tales of the unexpected roald dahls tales of the unexpected is a british television series which aired between 1979 and 1988. Suzy starr and pat lewis are struggling actresses in a provincial touring production of the importance of being earnest. The recently orphaned sylvia lives a miserable life with her cold and uncaring grandma. That particular episode was based on a story by elizabeth taylor, just fyi. Tales of the unexpected series 1 episode 8 a dip in the pool. Tales of the unexpected the flypaper transfer sms from.
Tales of the unexpected 06x05 heir presumptuous youtube. A british anthology series featuring tales of horror, mystery and suspense. Tales of the unexpected series 3 episode 5 a girl cant always. Tales of the unexpected the flypaper 1980 nostalgia museum. Tales of the unexpected vs the twilight zone digital spy. Jan 20, 2016 rhoda fans out there, i originally got these episodes via a torrent and all credit goest o that kind individual that got these episodes from comedy gold broa. The police are dragging the marshes for a missing schoolgirl and a sinister man is approaching other young girls. Every episode of series one, eight episodes of series two, and one episode of series three were based on short stories by roald dahl collected in the books. Home tales of the unexpected season 3 episode 1 tv season page. Watch tales of the unexpected season 3, episode 9 the party. Tales of the unexpected the flypaper tv episode 1980. For the record the very best episode of the totu series is the one called the flypaper the remainder of the top twelve ranked tales of the unexpected episodes are, in order 2 number eight. Tales of the unexpected the flypaper 1980 episode of the british anthology horrorthriller series hosted by roald dahl, in which a young girl encounters a suspicious man on the bus. This list presents the top twelve episodes of the tales of the unexpected television series.
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