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Tales of the Unexpected

The Surgeon (Season 9, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Wealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life. The diamond is extremely valuable and, as a precaution against it being stolen, Robert hides it in a very safe place indeed. However, whilst he and his wife are ...See moreWealthy Prince Zawi gives surgeon Robert Sandy a diamond for saving his life. The diamond is extremely valuable and, as a precaution against it being stolen, Robert hides it in a very safe place indeed. However, whilst he and his wife are out, the house is robbed and the diamond is stolen. Next day a colleague of Robert's is operating on a woman who has swallowed something unusual - Robert's diamond. So how did it get inside her? Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Director
Writers
Roald Dahl (story) | Robin Chapman (dramatisation)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Ralph Forsdick (video tape)
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Updated Jan 15, 1988

Release date
Jan 15, 1988 (United Kingdom)
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10 cast members
Name Known for
John Alderton
Robert Sandy Robert Sandy   See fewer
Thorley Walters
Harry Gold Harry Gold   See fewer
Alison Fiske
Betty Sandy Betty Sandy   See fewer
Jonathan Coy
William Haddock William Haddock   See fewer
Shirley Cain
Sister Wyman Sister Wyman   See fewer
David Belcher
Julius Goff Julius Goff   See fewer
John Skitt
James Wishart James Wishart   See fewer
Devon Scott
Jane Chenies Jane Chenies   See fewer
Raad Rawi
Crown Prince Zawi Crown Prince Zawi   See fewer
Geoffrey Greenhill
Det. Insp. Watkins Det. Insp. Watkins   See fewer
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