#RoaldDahl100
Exploring the life, stories, and characters of Roald Dahl, as we mark the centenary of the Cardiff-born author.
Your Top 10 Favourite Roald Dahl Characters are...
Alex Jones & Mark Goodier are here with who's made it into the top 10 - and who's No 1!
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At Number One... it's Matilda!
"Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it... Go the whole hog.”
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Live from the City of the Unexpected—Lynn Bowles
Lynn Bowles is at Coopers Field, Cardiff, for the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations.
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At Number 2: Willy Wonka
"I want a good sensible loving child to whom I can tell all my sweet-making secrets"
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The Roald Dahl Story
Griff Rhys Jones flicks through the pages of Roald Dahl's extraordinary life story.
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The Science of Roald Dahl—Science Cafe
Adam Walton and John Rutledge explore the science behind Roald Dahl's stories for children
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Deconstructing Dahl—Radio Wales Arts Show
Charles Williams goes on a personal journey through Roald Dahl's life and work.
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At Number 3: The BFG
"Wales is Whales", the Giant said. "Don't gobblefunk around with words"
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Episode 1—Drama on 4, Roald Dahl: Going Solo
Celebrating his centenary year, a dramatisation of Dahl's autobiographical adventures.
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At Number 4... Mr Fox
He really is 'fantastic'. "Home again swiftly I glide, Back to my beautiful bride..."
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BBC Radio Wales's Favourite Roald Dahl Character
The votes are in - who will be crowned listeners' favourite Roald Dahl character?
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At Number 5: Danny's Dad
He fixes cars for a living and looks after his son. But he also has a big secret…
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At Number 6: The Twits
A truly foul and smelly couple! They most enjoy playing dreadful tricks on each other…
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Roald Dahl: Boy—Drama on 4
Dahl's very own childhood tales. Narrated by Patrick Malahide.
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How many balloons would it really take for Roald Dahl's Mrs Twit to lift off?
John Rutledge investigates the science behind Roald Dahl's stories
At Number 7: Danny, Champion of the World
Danny's dashing tale of a quiet life up-ended by a secret - he's made it into the Top 10!
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At Number 8: George Kranky
George and his Marvellous Medicine has kept children enthralled for years.
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At Number 9: Miss Trunchbull from Matilda
The headmistress at Crunchern Hall who we all love to hate crashes in to the Top 10.
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At Number 10: Miss Honey from Matilda
“The human brain is an amazing thing" - we celebrate the inspirational Miss Honey.
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Augustus Gloop - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
His hobby is eating chocolate… lots of chocolate!
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Aunt Spiker & Aunt Sponge - James and the Giant Peach
The aunts who force James to do ALL the housework but send him to bed with no dinner
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The BFG - The BFG
He may be a big giant who lives in Giant Country, but he’s a friendly one!
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The Bloodbottler - the BFG
A big, and very UNfriendly giant!
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Boggis, Bunce and Bean - Fantastic Mr. Fox
These gruesome farmers come up with a plan to take on Mr Fox and his whole family
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