Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979)
The unnamed Landlady (Siobhan McKenna) is the titular main villainess from "The Landlady", episode 1.05 of Tales of The Unexpected (airdate April 21, 1979), based on the Roald Dahl short story of the same name. The episode begins with Billy Weaver (The main protagonist), arriving in Bath as part of a work trip. While there, he looks for accomdation, and sees a bed and breakfast sign in the window of a house. The unnamed woman then invites him in, claiming that a hotel he had been planning to stay at was booked out. Although finding the landlady's overly friendly demeanour off-putting, Billy decides to spend the night.
Director: Herbert Wise
Genre: Drama, Horror, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: April 21, 1979
Cast
- Siobhán McKenna - The Landlady
- Leonard Preston - Billy Weaver
- Roald Dahl - Self
- Anthony Dawes - Clergyman
- John Bryant - Christopher Mulholland
- Jess Davies - Gregory Temple
Screenplay
Music: Ron Grainer
Editing: Michael O'Halloran
Production: Anglia Television, ITV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Herbert Wise
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady about?
- The unnamed Landlady (Siobhan McKenna) is the titular main villainess from "The Landlady", episode 1.05 of Tales of The Unexpected (airdate April 21, 1979), based on the Roald Dahl short story of the same name. The episode begins with Billy Weaver (The main protagonist), arriving in Bath as part of a work trip. While there, he looks for accomdation, and sees a bed and breakfast sign in the window of a house. The unnamed woman then invites him in, claiming that a hotel he had been planning to stay at was booked out. Although finding the landlady's overly friendly demeanour off-putting, Billy decides to spend the night.
- Who directed Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady?
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady was directed by Herbert Wise.
- Who stars in Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady?
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady stars Siobhán McKenna, Leonard Preston, Roald Dahl, Anthony Dawes, John Bryant, Jess Davies.
- How long is Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady?
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady?
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady is a Drama, Horror, Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady produced?
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady was produced in United Kingdom.