Who was Roald Dahl?

Did you know that the man who invented Willy Wonka, the BFG, and Matilda wasn't just a writer sitting at a desk? He was actually a real-life secret spy and a daring fighter pilot! Join Mira and Finn on an unbelievable adventure to discover the incredible true story of Roald Dahl! Long before he sold 300 million books around the world, young Roald went to a strict English boarding school where he was given a top-secret mission: testing brand-new, unreleased chocolate bars for the Cadbury company! (Can you guess which famous book that inspired?) But that’s just the beginning! You will hear the heart-pounding true story of how he survived a fiery plane crash in the middle of the scorching African desert during World War Two, and how he later worked as a towering six-foot-six secret agent. Plus, we'll dive into his super cozy writing hut, his obsession with yellow pencils, and the silly made-up language he invented called Gobblefunk. Get ready for a scrumdiddlyumptious episode packed with history, action, and imagination!