6.7

Tales of the Unexpected•Season 1•Episode 6

Neck

6.7/10 · 517 votesApr 28, 197924 min

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

A lady is cut down to size by her husband’s loyal butler when it is discovered she is having an affair.

Directed byChristopher Miles

Written byRobin Chapman, Roald Dahl

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Seasons9

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Season 1 Episodes9

E1 7.3

The Man From the South

E2 7.1

Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat

E3 6.5

William and Mary

E4 7.2

Lamb to the Slaughter

The Landlady

Neck

Edward the Conqueror

A Dip in the Pool

The Way Up to Heaven

Cast1

Roald Dahl

Self - Introduced By

Crew4

Christopher Miles

Director

Michael O'Halloran

Editor

Robin Chapman

Writer

Roald Dahl

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Neck" is episode 6 of Tales of the Unexpected season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 517 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Christopher Miles and written by Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl, it aired on April 28, 1979.

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