Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Man From The South | 20091221 | 20230505 (BBC7) 20230506 (BBC7) 20251101 (BBC7) 20251102 (BBC7) |  A young marine agrees to a bizarre wager with an elderly South American. One of five darkly comic tales by Roald Dahl. Old Man - Andrew Sachs Marine - Danny Mahoney Girl - Donnla Hughes Spanish Woman - Rachel Atkins Director: David Blount Adaptations of hilarious and horrific fantasy tales by the classic children's author. A young marine agrees to a bizarre wager with an elderly South American. Starring Charles Dance and Andrew Sachs. |
| 02 | Skin | 20091222 | 20230512 (BBC7) 20230513 (BBC7) 20251108 (BBC7) 20251109 (BBC7) | An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris. One of five darkly comic tales by Roald Dahl. Old Drioli - John Evitts Young Drioli - Tom Bevan Soutine - Rob Heaps Josie - Donnla Hughes Art Collector - David Collings Gallery Owner - Ian Masters Director: David Blount Adaptations of hilarious and horrific fantasy tales by the classic children's author. An astonishing work of art is created on a drunken night in Paris. Starring Charles Dance and Tom Bevan. |
| 03 | Lamb To The Slaughter | 20091223 | 20230519 (BBC7) 20230520 (BBC7) 20251115 (BBC7) 20251116 (BBC7) | An unfaithful husband is killed with an unusual weapon. Five darkly comic tales by Roald Dahl. Mary Maloney - Lorelei King Patrick/Sam/Noonan - Kerry Shale O'Malley - Tom Bevan Director: David Blount Adaptations of hilarious and horrific fantasy tales by the classic children's author. An unfaithful husband is killed with an unusual weapon. Starring Charles Dance and Tom Bevan. |
| 04 | Dip In The Pool | 20091224 | 20230526 (BBC7) 20230527 (BBC7) 20251122 (BBC7) 20251123 (BBC7) | A passenger on an ocean liner takes a desperate gamble. Five darkly comic tales by Roald Dahl. Mr Botibol - John Baddeley Mrs Renshaw/Maggie - Rachel Atkins Purser - Nicholas Boulton Auctioneer - Chris Stanton Old Woman - Jean Trend Director: David Blount Adaptations of hilarious and horrific fantasy tales by the classic children's author. A passenger on an ocean liner takes a desperate gamble. Starring Charles Dance and John Baddeley. |
| 05 LAST | Nunc Dimittis | 20091225 | 20230602 (BBC7) 20230603 (BBC7) 20251129 (BBC7) 20251130 (BBC7) |  A slighted lover begins to plot an elaborate revenge. Last of five darkly comic tales by Roald Dahl. Gladys Ponsonby - Sarah Badel John Roydon - Jonathan Keeble Janet de Pelagia - Katie Scarfe A slighted lover plots an elaborate revenge. Director: David Blount Adaptations of hilarious and horrific fantasy tales by the classic children's author. A slighted lover begins to plot an elaborate revenge. Stars Charles Dance and Sara Badel. |