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The Secret World of Roald Dahl

The Secret World of Roald Dahl

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You know Roald Dahl as the writer who thought up Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG. But did you know he was also a spy? "The Secret World of Roald Dahl" is a wild journey through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life. How did this secret agent and struggling screenwriter wind up as the most successful children’s author ever? And what darkness from his covert past seeped into the stories we read as kids? A dark, twisty, fascinating true story from creator and host Aaron Tracy.

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  • Introducing: The Secret World of Roald Dahl

    Introducing: The Secret World of Roald Dahl
    Jan 9 2026

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    1 min
  • The Irregulars

    The Irregulars
    Jan 19 2026

    Before Roald Dahl becomes the world's most popular children's author, he's a 26-year-old British spy in wartime Washington, seducing congresswomen, mixing martinis for FDR, and gathering secrets for Churchill.

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  • Did You Know You Were a Writer?

    Did You Know You Were a Writer?
    Jan 26 2026

    In his early 20s, Dahl flies harrowing combat missions for the Royal Air Force until it all comes to a sudden, violent end. Reassigned to the U.S., Dahl is quickly drawn into a world of power, wealth, and influence under the guidance of two mysterious mentors.

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    43 mins
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