Timelines

This timeline contains all information about Roald Dahl’s life, the books he wrote, and movies, television shows, and theater productions he was involved in. It continues past his death to the present day (since new Dahl works are still being released).

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1950

Escape

July 28, 1950 – “Poison” episode of Escape (radio show).

1979

Desert Island Discs

Roald appears on Desert Island Discs (radio show) in November 1979 on BBC Radio 4.

2009

Matilda

December 20, 2009 – Matilda (radio show) premieres on BBC Radio 4.