Where to watch Roald Dahl in the UK
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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…
Roald Dahl films streaming in the UK
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- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Story
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Novel
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Novel
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Short Story
- Matilda (1996) Novel
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) Writer
- Wonka (2023) Characters
- The BFG (2016) Book
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Screenplay
- You Only Live Twice (1967) Screenplay
- Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) Novel
- The Twits (2025) Novel
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Short Story
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Novel
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Original Film Writer
- Poison (2023) Short Story
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Novel
- The Witches (1990) Novel
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Screenplay
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017) Original Story
- The Swan (2023) Short Story
- Whicker's World (1959) Cast
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Author
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Author
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) Novel
- The Surprise (1969) Story
- Late Night Horror (1968) Writer
- 36 Hours (1964) Short Story
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) Novel
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) Novel
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Short Story
- The BFG (1990) Author
- Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Characters
- The Silent Hunt (1990) Novel
- Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985) as Self - Narrator
- Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story
- Dirty Beasts (1990) Story
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Original Film Writer
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Most-watched Roald Dahl films currently: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Matilda (1996), Wonka (2023), The BFG (2016).
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Selected TV credits: Tales of the Unexpected (1979), The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), Going Live! (1987), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965).
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