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
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) Writer
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Story
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Novel
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Short Story
- Matilda (1996) Novel
- Wonka (2023) Characters
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Novel
- Whicker's World (1959) Cast
- The BFG (2016) Book
- You Only Live Twice (1967) Screenplay
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Screenplay
- The Twits (2025) Novel
- Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) Novel
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Novel
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Screenplay
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Novel
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Story
- 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
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Short Story
- 36 Hours (1964) Original Story
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Author
- Late Night Horror (1968) Writer
- The BFG (1990) Author
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) Novel
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Author
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) Novel
- Wonka 2 Characters
- New Russians (2015) Novel
- The Road Builder (1971) Screenplay
- A Little Horror? (1973) Story
- Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) Novel
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Most-watched Roald Dahl films currently: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Matilda (1996), Wonka (2023), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The BFG (2016).
What TV shows has Roald Dahl appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965), The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Going Live! (1987).
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