Wes Anderson: Works like Roald Dahl’s should not be edited without the author

Wes Anderson in Venice (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/PA)
Wes Anderson in Venice (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/PA)

Wes Anderson has shared his views on the censorship of Roald Dahl’s works to remove material considered to be offensive.

The Hollywood director, 54, said he believes when a piece of work has been published it ought not to be edited, particularly if the author cannot modify it themselves after their death.

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