Skip to content
Streambay
Twisted Tales poster
TV series

Twisted Tales

Latest episode

S1 E14 · Fruitcake of the Living Dead

About Twisted Tales

Twisted Tales is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on BBC Three on January 16, 2005. It has 1 season and 14 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 14 "Fruitcake of the Living Dead", aired on April 19, 2005.

Twisted Tales is a dark and stylish comedy drama series. With intense scripts written by a mix of established writers and upcoming talent, each story is a self-contained episode with a mysterious twist. The tales set out to spook the brain and tickle the funny bone, so be prepared to expect the unexpected. The series is very closely related to Spine Chillers, an earlier BBC Three series. In effect, Twisted Tales is a rebranded second series of the earlier successful production.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Last updated

Episodes

14 episodes · 1 season

Series 1

2005 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

Twisted Tales Series 1 release dates →
  1. E14

    14. Fruitcake of the Living Dead

    Finale

    Baking competitors Margery Faversham and Penny Marchant strive to win the Women's Institute District Best Homemade Fruitcake competition. As Margery sets about preparing her best recipe, she's so obsessed it hardly registers when she catches her husband in bed with their housekeeper. Then comes the shocking news that Penny has died in a car crash. Was this Margery's fault for wishing such a thing? Soon enough, guilt gives way to glee with the realisation that her biggest rival is gone... until eight-time champion Bunty Crow moves into the neighbourhood.

  2. E13

    13. The Magister

    Aspiring Hollywood producer Jessie Vasquez's weakness for trashy, obscure flicks brings her to the door of legendary horror filmmaker Kurt Kindel. His move from the relatively conventional to the increasingly strange was accompanied by a startling and unexplained improvement in the gruesome special effects on screen. However, Jessie is here for one film and one film alone — The Magister, infamous among horror geeks as the most terrifying film ever made. When first screened, people died of fear. Kindel withdrew and ordered all negatives destroyed. Jessie plans to use all her cunning wiles to convince him to complete it – thus making his big comeback and, of course, her name.

  3. E12

    12. Murder Me

    Harry Nagra learns that he has an incurable disease. Having nursed his parents, he decides he'd sooner go quickly. The trouble is he can't commit suicide – his life insurance is invalid if there's any suspicion that it was self-induced. He decides to solve the problem by finding someone to murder him and approaches a company called Anything Goes, whose motto is "You name it, we'll do it. No exceptions."

  4. E11

    11. The Patter of Tiny Feet

    Wendy and Damien Midwich have recently moved from the city to the sleepy village of Culkin, where they hope to raise children. However, after many attempts, the doctor confirms that they are unlikely to ever conceive. The couple are in despair until they meet local witch Rosemary Reagan, who recommends various bizarre devices that she guarantees will give them the child they so desire.

  5. E10

    10. Cursed House

    Recently sacked from his role as resident psychiatrist on Celebrity Jungle Jam, Ted is broke – more broke than his wife Sandra realises – and he needs money fast. He invites a group of old uni friends to a remote country hall for the weekend. They think it's an all expenses paid trip to a luxury hotel. The reality is that he has brought them together with the intention of conducting a nefarious social experiment.

  6. E9

    9. Nothing to Fear

    Trashy horror writer Ray and his moocher buddy Colin live contented mundane lives sure in the knowledge that everyone is an idiot except them. Nothing could possibly ever surprise them and that's as it should be.

  7. E8

    8. Whacked

    Video game designer Doc purchases a copy of the Necronomicon to seek an occult revenge against the business partners who are plotting against him.

  8. E7

    7. The Irredeemable Brain of Dr Heinrich Hunsecker

    Geeky but unimaginative IT worker Darren inherits and revives a 200-year-old brain in a jar. The mind of Dr Heinrich Hunsecker learns quickly, helps Darren with girlfriend Emma, and plots to take over the world. Emma, soon discovers that Darren now shares that ambition.

  9. E6

    6. Vacant Possession

    Rick and Jane are having work done on their new home when Rick accidentally kills one of the crew and discovers how hard it is to get rid of a body.

  10. E5

    5. Death Metal Chronicles

    Bucket of Pus transitions from bleak death metal to upbeat life metal band. It's a big hit... until the members start dying mysteriously.

  11. E4

    4. Guardian

    Comatose after an attempt on her life, Kelly goes to a limbo full of filing cabinets to wait while her fate is decided-and to try to figure out what happened to her.

  12. E3

    3. Charlie's Angel

    Charlie is being visited by the ghost of his late partner Sam, who is now threatening Charlie's new boyfriend Iggy.

  13. E2

    2. Flat Four

    On his way to a big deal, Joey ends up in a strange city broke so he checks into a lodging house full of eccentric people, a circus atmosphere, and grim nightmares, while wondering about the dark fate of the previous tenant.

  14. E1

    1. txt msg rcvd

    Travelling sales trainer Alex Wright seems to have everything he wants – that is, until a cryptic text message causes events to spin out of control.

Cast & crew

Created by Bill Dare

  • Marc Warren

    Marc Warren

    Alex Wright

  • Nick Frost

    Nick Frost

    Keith

  • Zoe Telford

    Zoe Telford

    Davina

  • Paul McGann

    Paul McGann

    Phone (voice)

  • Andrew-Lee Potts

    Andrew-Lee Potts

    Joey

  • Mary Tamm

    Mary Tamm

    Mrs Templeman

  • Paul Darrow

    Paul Darrow

    Mr De Vere

  • Kate Fleetwood

    Kate Fleetwood

    Jacqueline

  • Kevin Eldon

    Kevin Eldon

    Wig Shop Proprietor

  • Antony Cotton

    Antony Cotton

    Sam

  • Matthew Delamere

    Matthew Delamere

    Charlie

  • Philip Olivier

    Philip Olivier

    Iggy

  • Helen Coker

    Helen Coker

    Liz

  • Ruth Jones

    Ruth Jones

    Trina

  • Martin Reeve

    Dr Bismark

  • Samantha Power

    Samantha Power

    Kelly

Twisted Tales FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Twisted Tales?

Twisted Tales has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 19, 2005.

When did the latest episode of Twisted Tales come out?

The most recent episode of Twisted Tales, Season 1 Episode 14 "Fruitcake of the Living Dead", aired on April 19, 2005.

How many seasons of Twisted Tales are there?

Twisted Tales has 1 season with 14 episodes in total.

When did Twisted Tales first air?

Twisted Tales first aired on BBC Three on January 16, 2005.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Twisted Tales are released?

Download the Streambay app, follow Twisted Tales, and you'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is released.

More like Twisted Tales

  • Come Home Love: Lo and Behold poster

    5.4

    S1 · E2868 3 months ago

    Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

    Synopsis: Hung Sue Gan starting from the bottom, established his own logistics company, which is now running smoothly. His only concern now are his three daughters. His eldest daughter has immigrated overseas. His second daughter Hung Yeuk Shui has reached the marriageable age, but has no hopes for marriage anytime soon. She is constantly bickering with her younger sister Hung Sum Yue, who is an honour student, over trivial matters, causing their father to not know whether to laugh or cry. Hung Sue Yan, Hung Sue Gan's brother, moves in with the family, temporarily ending his life as a nomadic photograph...

  • Young Hearts poster

    6.3

    S27 · E253 6 years ago

    Young Hearts

    Synopsis: Malhação is a Brazilian television series for the teenage audience. The soap started in 1995, and was set in a fictional Gym Club called Malhação on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the location varied slightly. Although the name of the soap remains the same, it is now set in the Múltipla Escolha High School.

  • Ted Lasso poster

    8.4

    S4 · E10 1 month ago

    Ted Lasso

    Synopsis: Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?

  • The Rookie poster

    8.5

    S8 · E18 6 months ago

    The Rookie

    Synopsis: Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

  • Shameless poster

    8.2

    S11 · E12 5 years ago

    Shameless

    Synopsis: Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.

  • Desperate Housewives poster

    7.9

    S8 · E23 14 years ago

    Desperate Housewives

    Synopsis: Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.

  • Spotlight poster

    6.2

    S6 · E13 3 years ago

    Spotlight

    Synopsis: The students at the Berlin School of Arts share a dream: success on the big stage—whether as dancers, singers, musicians, actors, or comedians. At the BSA, they inch closer to that goal every day. Yet, at the same time, they are just ordinary teenagers. They discover that success doesn't simply fall into one's lap; instead, every day demands hard work. On top of that, the school must contend with adversaries like Manuel Kanz and Mysterius. The series also addresses typical teenage issues—parents, friendships, puberty, rejection, and loneliness—as well as the fundamental question: "Who am I, an...

  • Charmed poster

    8.2

    S8 · E22 20 years ago

    Charmed

    Synopsis: Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.

  • Gilmore Girls poster

    7.9

    S7 · E22 19 years ago

    Gilmore Girls

    Synopsis: Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

  • Young Sheldon poster

    8.0

    S7 · E14 2 years ago

    Young Sheldon

    Synopsis: The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

  • Psych poster

    7.9

    S8 · E10 12 years ago

    Psych

    Synopsis: Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.

  • Death in Paradise poster

    7.4

    S15 · E8 7 months ago

    Death in Paradise

    Synopsis: A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.

Never miss Twisted Tales.

Download Streambay and follow Twisted Tales. We’ll notify you the moment a new episode is released. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.

Coming soon to App Store Get it on Google Play
Twisted Tales Get new episode alerts Get alerts