Tales Of The Unexpected 'The Way Up to Heaven' Julie Harris

Mrs Foster (Julie Harris) has a plane to catch to see her first grandchild. Her bumbling, sadistic dawdling husband appears to go out of his way for her to miss the flight.
Angry and frustrated, she ensures her passage.....
#talesoftheunexpected #roalddahl #julieharris

[@Me-od6nt]

Oh, wow! This was just so brilliantly and perfectly done! Such delightful acting too. A real masterpiece

[@lewis3908]

Omg!! That was stressful but enjoyable at the same time - Julie Harris was brilliant. Haven't seen a lot of her work, but I especially loved her in The Haunting.

[@hammersteve]

Lewis Yes, such a talented actress 👏🏻

[@Leanashe23]

Ah yes! I thought I recognised her from somewhere else ..

[@somegeorgedownthehall9392]

Oh my goodness! This is deliciously stressful to watch

[@hammersteve]

Paul Mcevaddy Chill Paul 🤣

[@martinworld7214]

stressfull for the 6 adverts during it but yes agreed

[@melmack2003]

Her frustration and growing rage were palpable...fitting conclusion. Well-done....and thank you!

[@hammersteve]

Mel Mack Hi Mel, Yes I found the end a relief actually! 😮

[@redram5150]

Says a lot about people who justify leaving another person to die because they had a penchant to make one late.

[@melmack2003]

@@redram5150 .....or a penchant for emotionally abusing his wife.

[@Spiritual36]

@@melmack2003 Spot on...

[@redram5150]

@@Spiritual36 spot on? TF is wrong with you?

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

I was so stressed out watching this passive aggressive jerk treat his wife with no respect! He was a bully getting pleasure out of causing her anxiousness to become an obsessive anxiety about being late! Any normal person, the servants for instance, could see what he was doing. I kept saying out loud; "Just go without him? He can take a cab!" He went back in the house on purpose so she would miss her flight! I personally know a couple of narcissistic people like this. I call them "Gaslighters". I live by a strong beliefe that everybody, no matter who they are, deserves to be treated with kindness and maintain their dignity. And to stay away from abusive people.

[@LeeLee19901]

Exactly

[@maricamaas2326]

IMO the lady was controlling in her own way - covertly if you will - allowing the elderly man to have his way; this while making him look bad (in a way gaslighting him?). Also - additionally to her being neurotic - she had a serious deficit when it came to being assertive / did not enforce boundaries. Being too agreeable is not in anyone's best interest. It seems in the end the wife shined as being the strongest controller; with the husband's lack of agreeableness and and low level of having empathy, costing him his life?

[@rebeccadelbridge2998]

​@@maricamaas2326??? Strange take. Victim blaming much?

[@maricamaas2326]

@@rebeccadelbridge2998 As I remember: In this narrative it was not really as clear who the victim was?

[@jasonhurd4379]

My favorite episode of this wonderful series! Julie Harris is perfect as the wife with an unusual quirk, and Roland Culver is likewise excellent as the sadistic husband. Thank you so much for the marvelous upload!

[@hammersteve]

Jason Hurd Hi Jason. Thank you for watching. So glad you’ve found us and appreciate your kind comments 👍

[@asa1973100]

One of the finest classical and contemporary leading ladies ever to grace the 20th century American stage and film Julie was a fine actress

[@hammersteve]

asa Bravo 👏🏻

[@rachaelstanley7986]

That's exactly how my mother would behave every time I needed to get somewhere. I was in my late 30s by the time I realised it had been deliberate. If I so much as dared suggest she hurry up, she flew into a rage.

[@fredjones4820]

Put her in a dud elevator (just kidding)

[@budahbaba7856]

My father was like that, Rachael. It was weird. I cannot tell you how many hours of detention i served at school for tardiness, and jobs i lost until i finally managed to get my own drivers license and vehicle at 21! It didn't matter how much advance warning i gave him either. He couldn't seem to help but operate at his own pace when it came to other people's schedules.

[@maricamaas2326]

@@budahbaba7856 People do differ though. Some simply are not as bothered by for example having to stand in line, or by being held up in traffic. Once asked my father how come he was as patient when having to run a long list of errands, and why he did not get upset in traffic jams, or when having to wait for others. He answered that 'one should not want to be in a different place than where you currently are'. It seems to be a matter of giving up one's control on the one hand, and on the other to not be as concerned about others' opinions (whether it be to try to make them happy/please them, or to be worrying about what they might be thinking of one). 'Fear of man brings a snare'...

[@maricamaas2326]

It could have become matter of habit, after she was for many years responsible to see that everything was in order before leaving? In my experience children (and alas a husband) seldom are bothered by having a clean, neat, organised environment to return to, after going out on an adventure.

[@maricamaas2326]

@@budahbaba7856 In your situation, your father's behaviour was driving you to differentiate away from him - towards independance. It is well understood how it is actually best for a parent to - at least in some ways - make it uncomfortable at home for their young adult children; otherwise they will maybe never leave the nest.

[@michelemartelossi541]

Wonderfully played. What a beautiful episode! Loved this show already back then. Thanks for sharing.

[@hammersteve]

Michele Martelossi ☺️ Fantastic!

[@141Lav]

Serve him right what an absolute horrendous man 😃

[@maricamaas2326]

Do you really think she was the victim?

[@truehappiness4U]

@@maricamaas2326if you read the book you’ll see he is an abusive man who deliberately irritates his wife and has rage issues. He was a rich guy and had no love or respect towards his family. No care about his daughter or wife

[@taraverte7877]

I am completely stressed out by now, and I am the kind of person who never reallyc are about what time it is... 😰

[@taraverte7877]

@Elaine P Yes, that I really mind... 🤭

[@fredjones4820]

@@taraverte7877 Well look up what never means

[@maricamaas2326]

The lesson being: Beware of those who are overly punctual.

[@ivyimogene]

I have read this story several times and loved it - this film is entirely safisfying. Just as I had visualised Mr and Mrs Foster....

[@sophieseeker6620]

Just came back for third time as I relish the righteous ending. Great series,. this is the best among them. Thanks

[@maricamaas2326]

It is too scary for words; imagine someone - who supposedly were caring about one - to then be treating one like this at the end-stage of one's life 😰

[@jmbrinck]

This is brilliant. Devilishly delicious. Julie Harris is superb. One of my favorite TOTU episodes.

[@martinlee5604]

One of the best of the series. There were 112 in all, and this is No.9.

[@eleanortalbot1316]

Hello. Thank you so much for uploading all these great shows and allowing me to enjoy a nostalgic trip to the past! Great TV!

[@hammersteve]

Hi. Thanks for your lovely message Eleanor.

[@eleanortalbot1316]

@@hammersteve No problem! I have a request if it's possible? My siblings used to tell me about a TV show called Menace. They talked about one episode is particular which they thought might have been called 'Emma'. It was about the ghost of a nun and they remembered it as terrifying... it still creeps them out almost 50 years on! Do you have that, by any chance?

[@ibiminabraide2607]

It's so nostalgic. I love them.

[@ellenigma2099]

Ironic how the wife hated being late, now the husband is if you know what I mean.

[@maricamaas2326]

Exactly. Usually it is the other way around!

[@marthatappan7427]

Gracias por postear estas súper historias. Qué buen rato pasé viéndolas de niña, leyendo a Dahl y ahora viéndolas de nuevo.

[@schuylerjohnson6217]

I'm getting a twitch just watching this!

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this series.

[@johnwebsterwallace4884]

Julie Harris...one of the best.

[@phil-oq9id]

Brilliant thanks 😀😊

[@cricketsmith368]

The servants should have long ago learned to turn the clocks ahead for half an hour! And if that did NOT work, then the old gal should have simply gotten into the car & go on her own in a timely fashion! The old coot deserved to be left behind! *LOL*

[@Onmysheet]

Or she could just lie about the times of the flight. Say it's due an hour earlier.

[@dianewebb5772]

Yes! What i can not understand is why she rang him from the airport when the flight had been postponed. Shudda booked into a hotel.

[@rachaelstanley7986]

My mother would do this. I eventually learnt to manipulate her into acting quicker, simply by pretending not to give a fuck and chill out. That pissed her off that I might be too chilled out so she'd start bossing me around to get things done quicker.

[@maricamaas2326]

In our home have learnt it is best to at least keep the clock in the kitchen - where we usually leave from - 5 minutes ahead 😅

[@maricamaas2326]

@@dianewebb5772 She was too deeply into it, and loved playing the game with him?

[@fragrantbloom]

Amazing ❣️

[@karenjadiesteinhards]

Settling down for more delights you put up.thankyou sir x

[@hammersteve]

You're welcome!

[@cerneuffington2656]

I watched most of these when they were first aired. Then recorded them on a BASF tape when they were repeated in 1985. I've still got that tape.

[@stephenjohnson9560]

Should have just left the old bugger and gone. Don't suppose he'll be much bloody use when they get to where they are going lol.

[@maricamaas2326]

She wanted ALL their money; not only half - including cashing in on his life insurance policies... Probably yearning after the illusion of being completely in control? Feel rather sorry for the old guy. He was much older than her, and in a different stage of his life, since not wanting or probably even able to tolerate distant travelling. They seem to have been estranged, also since having seperate bedrooms. Sadly there was no one who even cared enough to bother to find out where he was. In six weeks no one had missed him.

[@garethflattery3010]

Just finished reading the book just now, it left me with more questions than answers. Want to see the episode to see if I can get any clarification.

[@maricamaas2326]

Yes, I agree. It is not at all an open-and-shut case.

[@dorothyparker100]

Another very good episode that I had not seen ! The last two episodes that you have uploaded are as good as some others that I have seen, are bad. However maybe it just a matter of the difference in what we like, or not!

[@hammersteve]

michael berry Hi Michael, I’m uploading what I feel are the best episodes of the 112 made. I’m glad you’ve found us and thanks for your support.

[@LeeLee19901]

What an exhausting couple!🤦🤦😴😴😴

[@maricamaas2326]

Yes indeed, both of them were equally controlling!

[@alvintnwjy6924]

my english teacher forced me to watch this ;-;

[@mbs632]

SAME

[@MrDavey2010]

Why?

[@rty_boxbox]

Lol so am I

[@maricamaas2326]

These tales are excellent tools towards unravelling - towards understanding - human behaviour.

[@Stillkicking24]

What an asshole, deliberately doing this to his wife...but still letting someone die by starvation just seems so cruel.

[@maricamaas2326]

IMO she turned out the greater vilian.

[@hatednyc]

1:45 GORGEOUS MUCH - Wow. Hubby’s a jerk. She’s got anxieties and compulsive behaviors I’m sure he’s only served to exacerbate. Wouldn’t be surprised if he caused them.

[@maricamaas2326]

No. One has to take responsibility for one's own actions; they are by choice.

[@hatednyc]

@@maricamaas2326😮 I’ll meet you halfway.

[@hatednyc]

That is the UGLIEST First Class lounge I’ve ever seen!

[@JustYourAverageToes]

Damn this ending is dark af

[@BobSmith-mz1uo]

Is something moving on her dead husband's head at the end?!

[@paulkody]

She calculated all for him, after all.. :o/

[@colin1487]

Old guy is slower than a week in the jail.

[@maricamaas2326]

We will all get there.

[@Clarencebeeks89]

Old school ❤️

[@maricamaas2326]

Interesting to note the condition the lady was suffering from could well be 'stress-induced psychogenic movement disorder'. The psychological nature of the condition is not always an acceptable diagnosis, and it may take several appointments, before a patient may begin to understand the relationship between stress, the movement disorder, and underlying psychological and psychiatric conditions; such as anxiety, and depression. In some cases involuntary movements are linked to schizophrenia.

[@ytang5615]

SORRY, but the only thing the lady suffered from was her insufferable , sadistic jerk of a husband

[@rfjohns4452]

Cute.

[@lucytheburrito4966]

YASSS MATERIAL GWORLLLL

[@pescadorrioplatense6811]

Me podrian resumir de que trata este video osea que dice

[@dannyharrison9211]

She should not have called him in the first place lol

[@dianewebb5772]

I was just about to write the same! Why the hell did she not just book herself into an hotel quietly.

[@Onmysheet]

Then we wouldn't have a 3rd act in the conclusion of the episode.

[@fragrantbloom]

Because she's a dependent wife

[@adrianoseresi3525]

She is finally free of the sadistic beast she calls her husband. Had she gone to a hotel instead, she would still have had to return home to his torment and abuse. It is only through his death that she is free, at last, and can return to New York to be with her grandchildren permanently.

[@maricamaas2326]

She could not have staged his removal, by avoiding him. By continual interaction with him, she was hoping for an eventual opportunity to present itself? She might even have staged the outcome by tampering with that lift. Was that the reason why she did not want the taxi driver to enter their home, since she already knew her husband would be stuck? She did not act surprised or sad at the end when she found him.

[@talksmoke1190]

now we know what kind of man this roald dahl actually was

[@ihateyoutube8789]

Something I find interesting is that a common trend in Roald Dahl's abused wife characters is that he says they are attractive woman who's faces are distorted by their husband's cruelty. Also this character wouldn't have been so demonstrative and loud, the narrator hints that her husband was physically abusive and calls her "meek".

[@kraftwerkVS]

❤

[@fredzacaria]

i watched it once in the past, very nice, today again, but i stopped @14:14 couldnt go further, her phobia is contagious!

[@maricamaas2326]

More than one reason for having a phobia for such people 😅

[@petersmith7577]

23:40 Wouldn't the body have been more decomposed after a month?

[@loliarnuz1012]

Does anyone know in legal term which is the crime that Mrs. Foster committed? Thank you!

[@clairedaines508]

Probably would be classed as Gross Negligence Manslaughter, as her deliberate neglect to rescue her husband or inform anyone else that he was stuck resulted in his death. Such a shame.

[@budahbaba7856]

I did not understand the end of this episode at all! :()

[@raunbow391]

when the lady came back home, she sees her husband got stuck in between the floors, so then he dies there. i think she knew beforehand that he got stuck too

[@matialbo1744]

vamos huracan de mi vida quemero de la cuna hasta el cajon

[@lula2947]

I didn't understand the end , could someone explane me ? ,please

[@shize6115]

wife left husband to die in lift, it shows his body at the end

[@marcus9905]

Corrie watchers might notice that Gail‘s pretend airline pilot boyfriend actually worked in the airline industry here

[@lilbundle2493]

16:17

[@hayleyhunter-allan1231]

to many adverts thumbs down, can watch it else where without so many adverts

[@maricamaas2326]

This is what could happen if 'iron sharpens iron' backfires, and an overly agreeable, conscientious, neurotic, punctual spouse eventually snaps in the wake of the strain of having to deal with an overly assertive, tardy, unconscientious partner. Some questions in this case being: Who of the two was most controlling, and how large was his life insurance policies? Also: What was in that white packet; a pen maybe? 🧐

[@Gdulet]

Maybe a comb, as she suggested. )

[@maricamaas2326]

@@Gdulet Oh, must have missed that

[@lillorei8258]

What are your first impressions of the main characters? Mrs.Foster - Mr.Foster. (Explain Why)

[@maricamaas2326]

This being one of the questions an English teacher presented to pupils, after reading this chapter?

[@aaronrowles6596]

Sooooo she killed him??

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

Yes! If you let someone die it is murder. Like the episode with Joan Collins the stage actress that marries the rich toy maker widower. She gets caught cheating, he throws her out. She asks her "friend" that she uses and treats like dirt to help her in a ploy to fake a suicide attempt. Take a letter to the husband while she takes a whole bottle of sleeping pills in a hotel room. The friend gets the husband to rescue her? But, the friend calls says she delivered the note. But she didn't. She mailed it instead. Joan Collins dies of overdose. Now Rich toymaker is with the friend and gives her his dead wife's mink coat, telling her how wonderful she has been through his ordeal.... she is no better. She let her "friend kill herself" who didn't really want to die. That's murder.

[@maricamaas2326]

@@Prof.Tarfeather Exactly. Murder it was. This lady probably had thought of a million other ways of how to get rid of the old guy, before this opportunity presented itself; or even more likely, had been planning this incident meticiously?

[@rostrosk]

WTH is this i dont understanded anything

[@rostrosk]

but the history is pretty good

[@SpyrosKoronis]

The wife, tired of her husband deliberately triggering her anxiety, left him on purpose to die in the broken down elevator.

[@maricamaas2326]

@@SpyrosKoronis Or maybe the wife, who had deliberately allowed her husband to continue to behave inconsiderately towards her - over many years - had eventually snapped, and decided make use of this opportunity to murder her husband?

[@maricamaas2326]

@@SpyrosKoronis Or maybe she could even have been planning this incident deliberately?

[@truehappiness4U]

@@maricamaas2326if you read the book you’ll see the husband was abusive and dominant. Are you also trying to say it is the abusers’s victims their fault for being abused? The woman doesn’t dare go against her husband as seen in the book, he is abusive. And victims of abuse cannot go against their abusers, it’s really hard.

[@jaibug4896]

murder. that would be my go to here. absolute murder

[@maricamaas2326]

Yes, indeed, murder. Meticulously planned. The scary thing is that it would probably be ruled an accidental death. Widowed serial killers may accomplish to put away several consequent husbands, before caught out. If she was brought to trial, the jury would find it difficult though, to not rule against her, since she had 6weeks to persist in her deception; where she could have alerted someone to go check in on the home - so they could free him.

[@luckyblock403]

joe mama

[@Gabylu871]

Hola tendras la de l9s lobos pero en idioma español