Where to watch Roald Dahl in the UK
Find every Roald Dahl film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander. He rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and he became one of the world's best-selling authors. He has been referred to as "one of the greatest storytell…
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- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Story
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Short Story
- Matilda (1996) Novel
- Wonka (2023) Characters
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Novel
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Novel
- The Twits (2025) Novel
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Screenplay
- The BFG (2016) Book
- Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) Novel
- You Only Live Twice (1967) Screenplay
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Novel
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Screenplay
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Novel
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Story
- The Witches (1990) Novel
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017) Original Story
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) Novel
- Poison (2023) Short Story
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Short Story
- The Swan (2023) Short Story
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Short Story
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Author
- Late Night Horror (1968) Writer
- 36 Hours (1964) Original Story
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) Novel
- A Little Horror? (1973) Story
- The BFG (1990) Author
- New Russians (2015) Novel
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Author
- Breaking Point (1989) Novel
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) Novel
- The Road Builder (1971) Screenplay
- Wonka 2 Characters
- Little Red Riding Hood (1995) Original Concept
- Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Original Film Writer
- Fantastic Mr. Dahl (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- James and the Giant Peach (1976) Original Story
- Lamb to the Slaughter (2002) Short Story
- Dirty Beasts (1990) Story
- Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World' (1989) as Self
- The Taste (2015) Novel
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979) Writer
- The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Silent Hunt (1990) Novel
- The Ideal Couple (1992) Novel
- Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985) as Self - Narrator
- Chippendale (2012) Novel
- Lamb To The Slaughter (2025) Story
- Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter (1979) Writer
- Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Characters
- Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place (1980) as Self - Introduced by
- Revolting Rhymes (1990) Story
- Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe (1974) Author
- In the Ruins (2016) Short Story
- The Magic Finger (1990) Story
- Three Little Pigs (2008) Writer
- Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story
- The Enormous Crocodile (1990) Short Story
- The Surprise (1969) Story
- Cordero al Matadero (2025) Original Story
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Where can I watch Roald Dahl films in the UK?
Roald Dahl's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Roald Dahl's most popular films?
Most-watched Roald Dahl films currently: Matilda (1996), Wonka (2023), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The Twits (2025).
What TV shows has Roald Dahl appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Going Live! (1987), Revolting Rhymes (2016).
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