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Why Warwick Davis worried his OBE would be taken away as he received the honour

Warwick Davis has revealed what Prince William said to him as he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

BANG Premier · Mar 12

Warwick Davis reveals Harry Potter-themed nickname for mystery woman

Warwick Davis will not reveal the identity of the new woman in his life but has given her a new nickname inspired by his 'Harry Potter' days.

BANG Premier · Mar 7, 2025

Warwick Davis on the mystery woman who helped him find love again

The actor’s late wife Samantha Davis died last March, aged 53

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

'Absurd censorship': Roald Dahl's books have been rewritten, these are the changes and why

Oompa-Loompas have are now described as small people instead of small men

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023

Five changes coming to Roald Dahl books - including cuts to race and gender references

Many of Roald Dahl's famous children's books are facing changes in key areas that will see all offensive terms ditched and more inclusive language used throughout

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

The 6 most glaring edits to Roald Dahl’s books by publisher Puffin

Author’s children’s stories have been rewritten to remove language deemed problematic

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

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 · Feb 18, 2023