Roald Dahl
Greg James ‘so sorry’ for video about new Roald Dahl book after backlash
The BBC Radio 1 presenter said he and his collaborator Chris Smith ‘apologise unreservedly’ to have caused offence with the launch video.
DJ Greg James among stars to write new stories based on Roald Dahl characters
The book by James will explore what happens when a new family called the Lovelies move next door to the Twits.
Olivia Colman goes blonde for Wonka world premiere in London
The actress was accompanied by her husband Ed Sinclair on the red carpet, with co-stars Hugh Grant and others also at the event.
‘Reading can take you to amazing places’: Quentin Blake designs Blue Peter badge
His design features two children reading big books with a Blue Peter ship in the corner.
Wes Anderson: Works like Roald Dahl’s should not be edited without the author
The director appeared at the Venice Film Festival ahead of the premiere of his Dahl adaptation, The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar.
Author Jacqueline Wilson ‘very against’ editing classic books for adults
However, the Tracy Beaker author said making changes to books for children can be justified.
Firm behind Roald Dahl’s modern rewrite transforms Britain’s most-loved comic
Inclusive Minds, who helped remove ‘offensive’ material from the Roald Dahl novels, have played a role in the transformation of The Beano.
Quentin Blake: If sensitive people had their way The Twits would not exist
Sir Quentin illustrated children’s classics including Matilda, The BFG, and The Twits.
Roald Dahl condemned for ‘undeniable racism’ by his museum
The Dahl family and The Roald Dahl Story Company apologised for his comments in December 2020.
The Enormous Crocodile among slate of Roald Dahl adaptations
The Enormous Crocodile has been adapted into a musical, with a Roald Dahl-inspired circus and dramatic reading also in production.