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Roald Dahl
July 18, 2023, 10:15 am
Roald Dahl Museum displays plaque apologising for author’s ‘racist views towards Jewish people’
Buckinghamshire museum has placed a panel in the welcome area of the building, condemning the celebrated children’s writer’s racism.
By Jenni Frazer
Roald Dahl
September 23, 2021, 4:14 pm
Netflix urged to address Roald Dahl’s antisemitism as it purchases his catalogue
Streaming giant urged to 'produce a documentary fully exploring the antisemitism that so tarnishes his legacy' after huge deal agreed for the author's work
By Jewish News Reporter
A family photograph of the children's author Roald Dahl, with his wife Patricia Neal, and children Olivia (right) Tessa, and Theo (in pram).
December 15, 2020, 1:58 pm
OPINION: Appreciating the genius of an antisemite
Following an apology issued by Roald Dahl's family for his antisemitism, Rabbi Pinchas Hackenbroch reflects on valuing the art of hateful people
By Rabbi Pinchas Hackenbroch
A family photograph of the children's author Roald Dahl, with his wife Patricia Neal, and children Olivia (right) Tessa, and Theo (in pram).
December 8, 2020, 12:59 pm
Roald Dahl’s family urged to engage with community after antisemitism apology
Communal groups including JCORE, CST and the Holocaust Educational Trust welcome the apology but ask why it was hidden online and not sent to Jewish groups
By Tali Fraser
Roald Dahl
December 6, 2020, 10:43 am
Roald Dahl family apologises for author’s antisemitic comments
Relatives of the much-loved author who wrote books such as Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory issue apology on his website
By Jewish News Reporter
Anne Hathaway stars as the Grand High Witch, alongside Octavia Spencer and newcomer Jahzir Kadeem Bruno in The Witches
October 8, 2020, 3:26 pm
Robert Zemeckis directs remake of Roald Dahl’s The Witches
Anne Hathaway stars as the Grand High Witch, alongside Octavia Spencer and newcomer Jahzir Kadeem Bruno
Self-portrait of the artist (Credit: Sir Quentin Blake)
June 23, 2020, 10:44 am
Roald Dahl illustrator Sir Quentin Blake designs GIFT mugs in aid of NHS
The lifestyle brand Skinny Dip London, owned by former Immanuel College pupils Richard and James Gold and Lewis Blitz, is also taking part in the initiative
By Mathilde Frot
Roald Dahl
November 7, 2018, 11:09 am
Royal Mint rejected Roald Dahl coin over his antisemitic views
Company dropped plans to commemorate the centenary of author's birthday because of his comments concerning Jews and Israel
By Jewish News Reporter
Roald Dahl has been commemorated with plaques and stamps, but the Royal Mint said no on the grounds of his antisemitism
November 7, 2018, 11:03 am
Revealed – Royal Mint rejected ‘Roald Dahl coin’ due to his antisemitism
Internal minutes reveal the children's author was overlooked for a commemorative coin because of his views on Jews
December 20, 2017, 4:55 pm
Meet the producer of BBC One festive treat, The Highway Rat!
Francine Wolfisz speaks to Michael Rose about turning Julia Donaldson’s story into a sumptuous £2m animation
Steven Spielberg
July 19, 2016, 3:50 pm
Steven Spielberg, director of Roald Dahl’s The BFG: “There’s no limit to anyone’s imagination’
The award-winning Jewish director brings to life the popular children's story, starring Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill
By Francine Wolfisz
Steven Spielberg
May 16, 2016, 9:40 am
Spielberg ‘wasn’t aware’ of anti-Semitism attributed to Roald Dahl
The world-famous director was unaware of alleged anti-Semitism connected to the author, when producing his latest film The BFG
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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