Presented by Roald Dahl. Title from container. Originally broadcast by ITV from 1979-1980. Special features: Roald Dahl bio, production notes, and cast filmographies.
Contents:
v. 4. Man at the top. Mrs. Bixby and the colonel's coat ; William and Mary ; Lamb to the slaughter ; The landlady ; Neck ; Edward the conqueror -- v. 2. A dip in the pool ; The way up to heaven ; Royal jelly ; Skin ; Galloping Foxley ; The hitch-hiker -- v. 3. Poison ; Fat chance ; Taste ; My lady love, my dove ; Georgy Porgy ; Depart in peace -- v. 4. The umbrella man ; Genesis and catastrophe ; Mr. Botibol's first love ; Back for Christmas ; The orderly world of Mr. Appleby ; Man at the top.
Summary:
Twenty-five episodes inspired by the dark humor of Roald Dahl, this series of brilliantly written and acted standalone suspense stories was an instant hit that became an international phenomenon that starred a cavalcade of top stars. Seasons 1 & 2.
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