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Tales of the Unexpected

William and Mary (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

When her husband William dies Mary Pearl is shocked that his will stipulates that his brain should be kept alive and observing her from the lounge sideboard. She determines that, even though he is dead, she will continue to annoy him.
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Director
Writers
Roald Dahl | Ronald Harwood (dramatisation)
Producer
Composer
Ron Grainer (music by)
Production Designer
Eileen Diss (designed by)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 7, 1979

Release date
Apr 7, 1979 (United Kingdom)
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6 cast members
Name Known for
Roald Dahl
Self - Introduced by Self - Introduced by   See fewer
Elaine Stritch
Mary Pearl Mary Pearl   See fewer
Marius Goring
Dr. John Landy Dr. John Landy   See fewer
Richard Hampton
Arthur Baxter Arthur Baxter   See fewer
Jane Paton
Nurse Nurse   See fewer
Jimmy Mac
William Pearl William Pearl   See fewer
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