Where to watch Roald Dahl in the UK
Find every Roald Dahl film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 6 May 2026.
Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander. He rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and he became one of the world's best-selling authors. He has been referred to as "one of the greatest storytell…
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- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Story
- Wonka (2023) Characters
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Short Story
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Short Story
- Matilda (1996) Novel
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Novel
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Novel
- The Twits (2025) Novel
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Screenplay
- The BFG (2016) Book
- Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) Novel
- You Only Live Twice (1967) Screenplay
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Novel
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Novel
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Story
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Screenplay
- The Witches (1990) Novel
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017) Original Story
- Poison (2023) Short Story
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Short Story
- The Swan (2023) Short Story
- Late Night Horror (1968) Writer
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) Novel
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) Novel
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Author
- 36 Hours (1964) Original Story
- New Russians (2015) Novel
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Author
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The BFG (1990) Author
- A Little Horror? (1973) Story
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) Novel
- Breaking Point (1989) Novel
- The Road Builder (1971) Screenplay
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979) Writer
- Wonka 2 Characters
- The Silent Hunt (1990) Novel
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Original Film Writer
- Chippendale (2012) Novel
- Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- James and the Giant Peach (1976) Original Story
- Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World' (1989) as Self
- Little Red Riding Hood (1995) Original Concept
- Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter (1979) Writer
- Fantastic Mr. Dahl (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- The Taste (2015) Novel
- The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Dirty Beasts (1990) Story
- Lamb to the Slaughter (2002) Short Story
- The Ideal Couple (1992) Novel
- Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Characters
- Revolting Rhymes (1990) Story
- Lamb To The Slaughter (2025) Story
- Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985) as Self - Narrator
- Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place (1980) as Self - Introduced by
- The Surprise (1969) Story
- The Enormous Crocodile (1990) Short Story
- The Magic Finger (1990) Story
- Three Little Pigs (2008) Writer
- Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe (1974) Author
- In the Ruins (2016) Short Story
- Cordero al Matadero (2025) Original Story
- Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story
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Where can I watch Roald Dahl films in the UK?
Roald Dahl's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Roald Dahl's most popular films?
Most-watched Roald Dahl films currently: Wonka (2023), The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024), Matilda (1996), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).
What TV shows has Roald Dahl appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Tales of the Unexpected (1979), The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Going Live! (1987), Late Night Horror (1968).
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