10 books to get you through a rainy weekend, picked by Claudia Winkleman
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15 inspiring books that taught us to have courage and be kind
In these uncertain times, curl up with a read that renews the spirit of hope.
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Entertainment
Take a first look at Dawn French as this beloved children’s author
For anyone in need of a wholesome watch this Christmas.
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Film
The Witches reboot is coming to our TV screens this Halloween
Roald Dahl fans, prepare to be terrified all over again...
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People
Exclusive: Mindy Kaling joins the all-star cast reading James and the Giant Peach
The writer and actor brings Road Dahl’s beloved book to life
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Katherine Rundell on why Matilda would be battling to save the world from climate change
"Now that Matilda is in her 30s, I think she would be even more enormously in love with the world than she was as a girl."
Books
“How Roald Dahl’s Matilda taught me everything I know about friendship”
It all started with a newt…
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What it really takes to become a writer, according to Roald Dahl
Ever dreamed of becoming an author? Look this way...
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Life
Recipe: How to make the chocolate cake from Roald Dahl’s Matilda
Make like Bruce Bogtrotter and get stuck in.
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Books
How Roald Dahl’s grief paved the way for his brave female protagonists
When Roald Dahl lost his beloved daughter, the tone of his writing noticeably shifted.
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Life
Why Roald Dahl’s Matilda is so relevant in today’s political climate
Elizabeth Day explores the parallels between Matilda Wormwood, Greta Thunberg and the young girls standing up to the political bullies of 2019.
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Books
Roald Dahl fans, we’ve been pronouncing his name wrong all this time
Dahl continues to surprise us, even now...
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Roald Dahl: 13 brilliantly brave Matilda quotes to live your life by
These powerful quotes from Roald Dahl’s Matilda are guaranteed to light a fire in your belly.
Books
In praise of Matilda, Roald Dahl’s most inspiring heroine
The genius five-year-old just lost out to Harry Potter as most inspirational children's book character, and we think it's an outrage
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Books
The Witches: Anne Hathaway has been cast in the remake
Prepare to be terrified all over again.
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- Susan Devaney
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Life
Why Roald Dahl fans are obsessed with this Charlie and the Chocolate Factory artwork
It's going viral for a very important reason.
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Books
Nineties kids, several incredible Roald Dahl remakes are coming to Netflix
The Twits, Matilda and The BFG (to name but a few)
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Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: everything we know about the TV reboot
The author’s most twisted story collection is making its way back to our screens.
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Books
Forget Miss Trunchbull: in 2018, Matilda’s biggest nemesis is Donald Trump
A new statue shows Roald Dahl’s beloved bookworm standing up to the US president.
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There’s a job that will pay you to eat chocolate
Here’s to the ones who dream (of chocolate)…
Books
Kristen Stewart exposes glaring plot hole in beloved Roald Dahl book
You’ll never look at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the same way again…
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