Quentin Blake

Fighter pilot, inventor, spy - the life of Roald Dahl is often stranger than fiction. Through a vast collection of his letters, writings and archive, the story is told largely in his own words with contributions from his last wife Liccy, daughter Lucy and biographer Donald Sturrock.

David Walliams explores the magic behind the storytelling of Roald Dahl, one of the world's most successful children's authors, to try to understand the great writer's special touch and appeal.

The illustrator and author paints scenes from a 70-year-long career, including his work with Roald Dahl. With David Walliams, Joanna Lumley, Peter Capaldi, Ore Oduba and Michael Rosen.

Documentary about author Roald Dahl, produced for the British television series Imagine.

Patricia Routledge, as patron of the Beatrix Potter Society, presents a documentary on the author's life and work.

Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of his clumsy page Snuff who can't duel or ride a horse. But when thieves threaten a local bootmaker, Snuff has a clever idea to save the day.

Ever since the mailman delivered a strange package, George and Bella’s lives have been turned upside down! Inside is Zagazoo, an adorable creature who soon turns into a screeching vulture, an elephant that knocks everything over, a fire-breathing dragon, and even a hairy monster. But one day...

A young man learns his new antique violin has the power to change the form of things around it.

Mrs Armitage sets off for a quiet cycle with her faithful dog, Breakspear, to see her cousin Angela but as a fearless inventor she just can't help thinking of ways to improve her bicycle.