Literary classics find new breath in our exploration of Roald Dahl's darkly ingenious "Dip in the Pool." Originally published in The New Yorker in 1952, this macabre tale follows an American gambler aboard a transatlantic liner who hatches a desperate scheme to win a betting pool—by deliberately falling overboard to slow the ship's progress.
We peel back the layers of this brilliant story while sharing fascinating insights about Dahl himself. Born in Wales in 1916 and leaving us in 1990 with the touching final words, "I'm not frightened, it's just that I miss you all so much," Dahl's legacy continues through his unforgettable narratives. The featured adaptation comes from the beloved British television series "Tales of the Unexpected," which ran from 1979 to 1988 and still captivates viewers on British television today.
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