The Secret World of Roald Dahl
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Topics: Documentary · History
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.
Latest episodes
- Willy Wonka: Aaron Goes on What Went Wrong
- (Bonus Episode) You Have Questions
- (Bonus Episode) Giant: A Conversation with Playwright Mark Rosenblatt
- The Writing Life
- Adaptation
- The Fan's Dilemma
- The Interview
- The Pivot
- Lady MacRobert's Reply
- In Pursuit
The Secret World of Roald Dahl is No. 187 in Society & Culture on Apple Podcasts in the UK today. The latest episode came out on July 20, 2026. A new episode comes out about once a week.
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
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| UK: Society & Culture | 187 | New |
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