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Roald Dahl In His Own Words
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- Author
- Roald Dahl
- Narrator
- Roald Dahl
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 26 September 2011
- Run Time
- 1 hour
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In interviews ranging from 1972 to 1989, Roald Dahl talks about writing for children; his medical inventions to aid his ailing son and wife (the actress Patricia Neal) when they were seriously ill, and writing his short stories. He also covers his school days; military service; writing for films (including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and the link between cruelty and laughter.
These archive recordings, many of which have not been heard since they were first transmitted, open a window into the past and shine a light on the one of the icons of our time.
Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.
©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Roald Dahl
- Narrator
- Roald Dahl
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Release Date
- 26 September 2011
- ISBN
- 9781445852164
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Children’s and teenage literature studies: general, Biography: writers
Synopsis
In interviews ranging from 1972 to 1989, Roald Dahl talks about writing for children; his medical inventions to aid his ailing son and wife (the actress Patricia Neal) when they were seriously ill, and writing his short stories. He also covers his school days; military service; writing for films (including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and the link between cruelty and laughter. These archive recordings, many of which have not been heard since they were first transmitted, open a window into the past and shine a light on the one of the icons of our time. Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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