The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl (TV 2005)

A programme examining the life and work of the writer Roald Dahl. The film looks at his body of work as well as the films that have been adapted from his works and his enduring influence on popular culture.

Directors:

Katie Kinnaird, Barry Ryan

Writer:

Barry Ryan

Stars:

Johnny Ball, Jim Broadbent, Tim Brooke-Taylor

Cast

Credited cast:
Johnny Ball	...	Himself
Jim Broadbent	...	Narrator
Tim Brooke-Taylor	...	Himself
Tim Burton	...	Himself
Brian Cant	...	Himself
Sarah Cawood	...	Herself
Julie Dawn Cole	...	Herself
Brendan Courtney	...	Himself
Bernard Cribbins	...	Himself
Tessa Dahl	...	Herself
Johnny Depp	...	Himself
Pam Ferris	...	Herself
Rusty Goffe	...	Himself
Freddie Highmore	...	Himself
Dilys Laye	...	Herself

Storyline

A programme examining the life and work of the writer Roald Dahl. The film looks at his body of work as well as the films that have been adapted from his works and his enduring influence on popular culture.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 July 2005 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Hertfordshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£80,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Free At Last TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Witches (1990)

User Reviews

The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl

This was quite an essential programme to watch both before seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and seeing the original Willy Wonka film. Basically this documentary explained about the great stories and books by one of children's favourite writers. It also gave examples of the books that became films (but why wasn't Matilda mentioned, because it's American?). They had clips from Tales of the Unexpected, Willy Wonka, Danny The Champion of the World, The BFG, The Witches and James and the Giant Peach. With contributions from Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tim Burton (director of the Willy Wonka remake), Brian Cant, Sarah Cawood, Julie Dawn Cole (the original Veruca Salt), Bernard Cribbins, Tessa Dahl (Roald's daughter), Johnny Depp (the new Willy Wonka), Pam Ferris, Rusty Goffe (an Oompa Loompa), Freddie Highmore (the new Charlie), Kirsten O'Brien, Bill Paterson (Bruno's Dad in Witches), Nicolas Roeg, Toyah Willcox, David Wood, and narrated by Jim Broadbent. Very good!