Sinister and with a touch of the macabre, Tales Of The Unexpected holds, at its heart, a core of black humour that makes each story both compelling and surprising, with a twist in each tale that delighted audiences throughout the country. Although Roald Dahl is best known for his children's books, his most famous and sinister adult creation was Tales Of The Unexpected. Featuring adaptations of works by Dahl himself, Patricia Highsmith, Ruth Rendell and a host of other celebrated writers. It's iconic title sequence and haunting theme tune (from prolific TV composer Ron Grainer) ensured that Tales Of The Unexpected was memorable viewing.