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Sounds,16 Dec 2025,49 mins,

The Truth About Roald Dahl

Betwixt The Sheets
Contains very strong language and scenes of a sexual nature.

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The Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda. Roald Dahl wrote some of the world's most loved children's books. But what do we know about the man himself? Was he really a spy? Was he a good husband? And why have some editions of his books been edited? Kate is joined by Rosie Gailor, who is on instagram as @rosieandroald. This episode was edited by Tim Arstall and produced by Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.

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