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Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship

Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” to make them more acceptable to modern readers

The Independent UK

Salman Rushdie leads criticism of ‘absurd’ Roald Dahl censorship

Author of ‘The Satanic Verses’ has condemned the changes in a message posted on social media

The Independent UK

Dahl’s books rewritten for sensitivity

Publisher Puffin is using sensitivity readers to make big changes to a variety of Dahl’s children's books

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Roald Dahl’s books edited to remove potentially offensive language – reports

The Roald Dahl Story Company said that any changes made were ‘small and carefully considered’ during their review with publishers Puffin.

The Independent UK

Editors rewrite Roald Dahl’s books to remove controversial language

Augustus Gloop is now described as ‘enormous’ rather than ‘fat’

The Independent UK

Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove controversial language

Augustus Gloop is now described as ‘enormous’ rather than ‘fat’

The Independent UK

Roald Dahl books being rewritten to remove 'offensive' language

Words like 'fat' and 'fearful' are being removed

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Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove language deemed offensive

Augustus Gloop now ‘enormous’ instead of ‘fat’, Mrs Twit no longer ‘ugly’ and Oompa Loompas are gender neutral

The Guardian - UK

Life on the beautiful hidden Cardiff street you have to travel through an archway to find

'When you come through that arch you're away from the rest of the world'

Wales Online

Digested week: Greta Thunberg gives a masterclass in the art of protest

Also, an alcohol study sinks spirits, and the Velma series is a Scooby-Don’t for TV critics

The Guardian - UK

From Skepta to David Bowie – the celebrities who turned down New Year’s Honours

Whether for political, personal or professional reasons, not everyone considers the annual awards an 'honour'

The Independent UK

How Emma Thompson made a ‘shocking’ transformation for ‘Matilda the Musical’

Actor says it was ‘a really massive challenge’ to change her look and become the brutish, formidable headmistress Trunchbull.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matilda the Musical: Netflix release date, what is it about, cast list

The adaptation of Roald’s Dahl’s classic tale is coming to Netflix

Liverpool Echo

New movies in cinemas and on Netflix and Prime Video from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day

Tom Hanks as a grump, Emma Thompson as a villain, Daniel Craig as a flamboyant detective, Antonio Banderas as a cat - plus docos, awards-season contenders, family films, biopics and more.

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The Independent UK

Camilla declares Christmas has begun as she hosts children’s charities

As the Queen Consort met charity bosses and Santa, the Band of the Welsh Guards performed Once In Royal David’s City.

The Guardian - UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical review – a burst of colour in a junk-filled world

The rags-to-riches roots of the beloved Roald Dahl story are emphasised in this family show, but a reliance on video effects blunts the rough magic

Manchester Evening News

Matilda the Musical on Netflix – release date, cast and everything you need to know

A new version of Roald Dahl’s classic tale is coming to Netflix this festive season

Leeds Live

Leeds Playhouse's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review: Gender-flipped Roald Dahl classic is a musical delight

The Leeds venue proves once again it provides a rich alternative to pantomime schlock with this rich, manic and fun-filled production

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The Guardian - UK

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical review – immensely enjoyable reworking of the stage hit

Newcomer Alisha Weir and a game Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull excel in Matthew Warchus’s highly stylised screen adaptation

The Guardian - UK

A Christmas Carol review – Adrian Edmondson stars in a biting tale for our times

David Edgar’s sharp script feels close to home in this exuberant, illusion-filled version of Dickens’ seasonal but socially conscious story

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 horror short stories

With Halloween looming, these tales by authors from Shirley Jackson to Stephen King are guaranteed to keep you awake as the nights close in

Leeds Live

6 Christmas events and attractions in Leeds you should book now for a fully festive 2022

There are plenty of Christmas events to enjoy in Leeds in 2022

The Independent UK

30 best children’s books: From Matilda to The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

Manchester Evening News

Matilda the Musical: When is Netflix's adaptation released in the UK and who is in the cast?

The musical for revolting children will be debuting in cinemas next month

The Guardian - UK

Steven Gerrard and a worrying pointer from the Rule of Rhule

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