Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 2 of 12
Quick Summary
A man is haunted by an unhappy childhood
About This Program
A man is haunted by an unhappy childhood and taunted by school bullies - and a stranger on a train could be responsible for his misery. Drama, starring John Mills and Anthony Steel
Tales of the Unexpected broadcasts on Sky Arts at 9:00am, Monday, 29 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime30 mins
DirectorClaude Whatham
Cast & Crew
CW
Claude WhathamDirector
RD
Roald DahlWriter
PS
Paul Spurrieras Young William Perkins
JM
John Millsas William Perkins
AS
Anthony Steelas The Stranger
AW
Anthony Woodruffas Headmaster
JS
Jonathan Scott-Tayloras Young Bruce Foxley
RD
Roald DahlStoryteller
RC
Robin ChapmanDramatised-by


