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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl on chocolate, 1989

Roald Dahl on chocolate, 1989

The author displays an encyclopaedically scrumdiddlyumptious knowledge of all things chocolate

The art of scaring people, 1984

The art of scaring people, 1984

'There's such a narrow line between the macabre and laughter'

Roald Dahl's writing routine, 1982

Roald Dahl's writing routine, 1982

The beloved author discusses his work and his loves

Why Roald Dahl began writing, 1978

Why Roald Dahl began writing, 1978

It all began with a wartime injury and a meeting at the British Embassy in Washington DC

Whicker's World on Bond

Whicker's World on Bond

From Pinewood to Japan on the trail of You Only Live Twice

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