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Tales of the Unexpected :: A Dip in the Pool (01x08)

Episode Information

Title:

A Dip in the Pool

Episode #:

01x08

Production Number:

049638

Original Airdate:

Saturday May 12th, 1979

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Episode Crew
Director:	Michael Tuchner
Story:	Roald Dahl
Teleplay:	Ronald Harwood

Episode Summary

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William Botibol, a passenger on an ocean cruise, decides on a scheme to make himself some money. Each night, the captain estimates the ship's progress, and the numbers 'round that are auctioned. The winner collects the pot. As the ship has encountered rough seas, Botibol decides to purchase the "low field" - a wager that the ship will make poor progress - and he spends his last $1000 on this. So when the seas clear just a little too soon, Botibol realizes he is broke - unless he can delay the ship for just long enough to win. The method he chooses suggests, perhaps, the desperation of a gambler with his back up against the wall.

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Guest Stars

Guest Stars
•Jack Weston	played	William Botibol	Recurring (first appearance)
•Gladys Spencer	played	Sylvia	Recurring (first appearance)
Co-Guest Stars
•David Healy (1)	played	Auctioneer	Recurring (first appearance)
•Don Fellows	played	Renshaw
•Davyd Harries	played	Purser
•Jana Sheldon	played	Mrs. Renshaw (as Jana Shelden)
•Michael Troughton	played	Steward
•Paula Tilbrook	played	Maggie
•Bill Reimbold	played	Bidder
•Elaine Ives-Cameron	played	Woman Bidder (as Elaine Ives Cameron)
•Ken Buckle	played	Sailor