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The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Pig, a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail. Read by the actress Stephanie Beacham. In Pig, Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a boy who grows into an accomplished cook goes in search of a final, elusive recipe.

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of 'They Shall Not Grow Old', a short, gripping story of life in wartime from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale. Read by the actor Cillian Murphy. In 'They Shall Not Grow Old', Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells of a pilot who goes missing for two days and the strange tale he eventually reveals on his return.

Twenty tales of terror and suspense, brought to you by sinister storyteller Vincent Price. Horror legend Vincent Price presents an anthology of eerie, unsettling tales with a devilish twist - some purportedly based on his own adventures, others narrated by him in his own inimitable style.

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of 'The Landlady', a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, read by the actress Tamsin Greig. In "The Landlady", Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a young man in need of room meets a most accommodating landlady.... 'The Landlady' is taken from the short story collection Kiss Kiss, which includes 10 other devious and shocking stories.

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of "The Visitor", an amusing and chilling story from Roald Dahl, the master of the twist in the tale, read by actors Derek Jacobi and Richard E. Grant. In 'The Visitor', Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a funny, fruity story about one of his favourite characters, adventurer and seducer Oswald Hendryks Cornelius. Here, Uncle Oswald gets more than he bargained for in Arabia.... 'The Visitor' is taken from the short story collection Switch Bitch.

In "Beware of the Dog", Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells of an injured pilot recovering in hospital who makes a disturbing discovery. "Beware of the Dog" is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl’s own experiences during the Second World War.

»Mops, Mies und Mecker gehn uns auf den Wecker! Sind rund, lang und klein, oberfies und gemein!« Bauer Mops hat eine Hühnerfarm, Bauer Mecker eine Enten- und Gänsefarm, Bauer Mies eine Putenfarm. Alle drei sind sehr reich. Und alle drei hassen Mister Fox, den schlauen Fuchs, denn der klaut ihnen Tag für Tag ihr Federvieh. Die leckeren Braten serviert er seiner Gattin und den vier kleinen Füchslein zum Abendessen.

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of 'The Sound Machine', a short, sharp, frightening story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale, read by the actor Adrian Scarborough. In 'The Sound Machine', Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a curious invention reveals a horrifying truth about plants.... 'The Sound Machine' is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You.

In interviews ranging from 1972 to 1989, Roald Dahl talks about writing for children, his medical inventions to aid his ailing son and wife (the actress Patricia Neal) when they were seriously ill and writing his short stories. He also covers his school days, military service, writing for films (including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and the link between cruelty and laughter. 

Prima di Charlie, prima della Fabbrica di Cioccolato, c’è una storia piena di ingegno e fantasia... Ispirato alla folle magia di ROALD DAHL, il meraviglioso racconto di come Willy Wonka sia diventato il più grande inventore, mago e cioccolatiere del mondo. Scritto da Sibéal Pounder, basato sull’attesissimo film della Warner, creato da Paul King e scritto per il cinema da Simon Farnaby e Paul King. Un mix inebriante di magia e musica, caos ed emozione raccontato con un cuore e un umorismo senza pari.

Was that CROCKY-WOCK galumphing up the stairs? Is STINGALING hiding in your bed? And what foul fate has PIGGY planned for Farmer Bland? WARNING! This book contains wickedly funny verse, prickly surprises and the most despicable creatures you could ever hope (not) to meet.

In het vaak dolkomische, volstrekt oneerbiedige Oom Oswald voert Roald Dahl Oswald Hendryks Cornelius ten tonele: de vrouwenverleider, bonvivant, operaminnaar, spinnen expert en wandelstokmaniak. Deze bizarre figuur komt op een briljant idee om in één klap ontstellend rijk te worden. Zijn geniale inval voert hij met veel verve uit, waarbij hij heel wat 'groten der aarde', van Marcel Proust tot Sigmund Freud, meedogenloos uitmelkt.

Když náš odvážný malý hrdina vyrazí se svou babičkou na prázdniny do britského přímořského letoviska, ještě netuší, kdo si k pobytu vybral stejnou destinaci. V jejich hotelu Nádherná vyhlídka se koná Výroční sjezd všech anglických čarodějnic maskovaný jako kongres Královské společnosti pro potírání týrání dětí. Hlavní nejvyšší čarodějnice tu hodlá uvést do chodu svůj projekt, jak zneškodnit všechny děti v celé zemi.

A Hatalmagos Azonáltal Barátságos Óriás, azaz a HABÓ nem közönséges csontkrámcsáló óriás. Ahhoz túlságosan is kedves és gyámbor. Szofi legnagyobb szerencséjére. Ha ugyanis bármelyik másik óriás rabolta volna el az éjszaka kellős közepén, hamarosan felfalta volna reggelire. Amikor Szofi megtudja, hogy az óriások Angliába loholnak, és egészben nyeldekelnek le kedves gyerkedliket, ő meg a HABÓ elhatározza, egyszer s mindenkorra véget vetnek a szörnyűséges emberevésnek.

Un racconto inquietante che vi farà sapere chi sono le vere streghe. Non quelle delle fiabe, sempre scarmigliate e a cavallo di una scopa, ma quelle elegantissime, somiglianti a certe signore che probabilmente già conoscete. Come fare a individuarle? Bisogna stare attenti a chi porta sempre i guanti, a chi si gratta la testa, a chi si toglie le scarpe a punta sotto il tavolo e a chi ha dei denti azzurrini, perché tutto ciò serve a nascondere gli artigli, i crani calvi, i piedi quadrati, la saliva blu mirtillo: tutti i segni distintivi delle vere streghe. Sapendo questo potete evitare di venir trasformarti in topi.

In "Death of an Old Old Man", Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a brutal story of pilots and the terror of aerial combat. "Death of an Old Old Man" is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine other dramatic and terrifying tales of life as a wartime fighter pilot, and is drawn from Dahl’s own experiences during the Second World War.

Un bel giorno nella misteriosa Fabbrica di cioccolato Wonka viene diramato un avviso: chi troverà i cinque biglietti d'oro nelle tavolette di cioccolato riceverà una provvista di dolci bastante per tutto il resto della sua vita e potrà visitare l'interno della fabbrica, mentre un solo fortunato tra i cinque e diventerà il padrone. Chi sarà il vincitore?

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of 'The Way Up to Heaven', a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, read by the actress Stephanie Beacham. In 'The Way Up to Heaven', Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a woman obsessed with punctuality makes a fateful decision.... 'The Way Up to Heaven' is taken from the short story collection Kiss Kiss.

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Only This, a short, gripping story of life in wartime from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale. Read by the actress Sophie Okonedo. In Only This, Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells of a mother restlessly waiting for her bomber crewman son to return form a raid.

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of "My Lady Love, My Dove", a short, sharp, frightening story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale, read by the great Richard Griffiths. In "My Lady Love, My Dove", Roald Dahl, one of the world’s favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a game of cards between two couples is the basis for some shocking deceit.... "My Lady Love, My Dove" is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You.