Tales of the Unexpected Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1979 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Unexpected
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Tales of the Unexpected have?
Tales of the Unexpected has 9 seasons and 112 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on March 24, 1979 to May 13, 1988.
Is Tales of the Unexpected renewed, ended, or canceled?
Tales of the Unexpected has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Tales of the Unexpected?
It takes 28h 43m (1723 minutes) to watch the complete run of Tales of the Unexpected. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 15 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 15 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Tales of the Unexpected?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 5 ("The Landlady"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.7/10 based on 3 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Tales of the Unexpected?
Tales of the Unexpected is available for streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Tales of the Unexpected?
Tales of the Unexpected has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Tales of the Unexpected?
The primary ensemble cast includes Roald Dahl as Self - Introduced By (age 74 (deceased)), Andrew Ray as Roger Carson (age 64 (deceased)), Forbes Collins as Inspector, Paul Herzberg as Henri (age 73).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Roald Dahl | Self - Introduced By | 74 (deceased) |
| Andrew Ray | Roger Carson | 64 (deceased) |
| Forbes Collins | Inspector | – |
| Paul Herzberg | Henri | 73 |
| Peter Tuddenham | Control Voice (voice) | 88 (deceased) |
| William Hootkins | Peter Bligh | 57 (deceased) |
| Mark Lewis | Carlo | 69 |
| Richard Foxton | Assistant Manager | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Tales of the Unexpected are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.