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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Roald Dahl TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Story
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Short Story
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) Writer
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Novel
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Wonka (2023) Characters
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Novel
- Matilda (1996) 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
- The Twits (2025) Novel
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Story
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Novel
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Novel
- The Witches (1990) Novel
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017) Original Story
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Screenplay
- The Swan (2023) Short Story
- Poison (2023) Short Story
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Short Story
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Short Story
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) Novel
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Author
- Whicker's World (1959) Cast
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Author
- Late Night Horror (1968) Writer
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) Novel
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) Novel
- 36 Hours (1964) Short Story
- Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory (2027) Characters
- The BFG (1990) Author
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Dirty Beasts (1990) Story
- Little Red Riding Hood (1995) Original Concept
- Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Breaking Point (1989) Novel
- The Surprise (1969) Story
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Most-watched Roald Dahl films currently: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Wonka (2023), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Matilda (1996), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
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), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965), Going Live! (1987).
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