Gloriumptious, word-guzzling genius of Roald Dahl

Ahead of Roald Dahl Day, and on the anniversary of his birth, Suzanne Harrington celebrates the life of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author and his fantastic literary journey dedicated to entertaining children. 

Gloriumptious, word-guzzling genius of Roald Dahl
Sat, 10 Sep, 2016 - 01:00
Suzanne Harrington

It all came out of a garden hut in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

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