A man with big ears whom Roald Dahl knew inspired The BFG, and viewers will meet him in this program. This program explores how extreme characters create vivid impressions and metaphors and similes bring liveliness to reading and writing. More Details

Roald Dahl had four rules of writing. This program shows how Dahl used all of these techniques to keep readers turning the pages of his books. More Details

In this program, Dahl shows readers and writers how he gathered ideas from the world around him and how he kept notebooks to help him remember all the details. More Details

Welcome to the mad and merrily macabre world of British author Roald Dahl, who continues to capture the imaginations of young readers. Fans of Dahl's books and budding writers alike will be fascinated by this illuminating three-part series that examines the techniques Dahl used to write his classic books. More Details