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The scratchy, inky anarchy of Quentin Blake’s unmistakable illustrations

ART: This week sees the opening of the £12.5m Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration, a 20-year project that will house the artist’s archive and champion the art of drawing. From his ‘odd couple’ pairing with Roald Dahl to his own books, the 93-year-old has been a prolific, joyful presence in…

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to showcase ‘overlooked’ art form

The celebrated illustrator’s vision for a permanent space for illustration has become a reality.

Evening Standard

Everybody Still Loves The Nightmare Before Christmas, But No One Talks About The Fantastic Follow Up

This is NOT Halloween. Halloween! Halloween!

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‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

From The Twits to the Gruffalo… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books to life

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John Lithgow thrilled Roald Dahl play Giant will screen in cinemas across globe

Lithgow took home a best actor award for playing the British author as he grapples with whether to make a public apology.

Evening Standard

This Book May Cause Side Effects by Helen Pilcher review – can you think yourself sick?

Fearing the worst can lead to physical changes, according to this fascinating study of a strange medical phenomenon

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Netflix reveals first image and 2027 release window for Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory — and it'll put a deliciously sour twist on Roald Dahl's classic tale

Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory will taste sweet to some fans, but sour to others.

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Netflix confirms cast for new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film

The new film will explore the aftermath of the golden ticket contest, with Wonka having served time in prison

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Taika Waititi and Kit Connor to star in Charlie And The Chocolate Factory film

The animated Netflix film will explore the aftermath of the golden ticket contest.

Evening Standard

KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Verse animation studio making a modern-day Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, with Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka

Netflix's Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory gets a vibrant first look

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Review: Giant Dramatizes Roald Dahl's Antisemitism Controversy

The play presents characters subtly negotiating the entanglements of identity and the perils of cancel culture.

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Matilda star Mara Wilson stuns fans by 'looking the same' 30 years on in 90s trend video

The 38-year-old played the beloved titular character in Matilda, the 1996 film directed by Danny DeVito and adapted from Roald Dahl’s much-loved book

Evening Standard

The nine worst mothers in literature – according to our experts

For Mother’s Day, we asked nine of our academic experts to tell us who they think is the worst mother in literature. From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these mothers subvert every maternal instinct.

The Conversation

Roald Dahl’s Met officer grandson blasts own force over botched pickpocket asssault probe

Ned Donovan wrote to Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley saying he’d been failed after attack on Westminster Bridge

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The biggest shows coming to Broadway in 2026

US CULTURE: From star-led revivals and buzzy West End transfers to bold new plays and reimagined musicals, Broadway’s 2026 season signals a shift away from Hollywood spectacle toward a more balanced slate, Caitlin Hornik writes

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Dolly, Dreamgirls and Daniel Radcliffe: the biggest Broadway shows of 2026

After a record-breaking season, big stars and big revivals hope to lure in New York audiences over the next 12 months

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David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

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Paul King to direct Labubu film

Paul King - the director of Paddington and Wonka - will helm a film about the popular collectible plush Labubu toys.

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The BFG review – RSC’s big friendly mishmash lacks Matilda’s confidence

This adaptation of the beloved tale about an ogre looks beautiful but does not grow into a giant to rival the company’s hit Roald Dahl musical

The Guardian - UK

Memoirs, myths and Midnight’s Children: Salman Rushdie’s 10 best books – ranked!

As the author publishes a new story collection, we rate the work that made his name – from his dazzling Booker winner to an account of the 2022 attack that nearly killed him

Evening Standard

OPINION - Piers Morgan: My preferred pronouns are Hot/Hotter/Hottest. You might not like it, but it is my truth

Are we in a post-woke era, asks Piers Morgan

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5 best Roald Dahl movies to stream right now

These wondrous movies for children and adults were all adapted from books by the beloved author.

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The Twits: new Netflix adaptation brings Roald Dahl’s magic to life

A film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book The Twits has been promised for more than two decades. The Netflix animation plays to the strengths of the beloved classic, while adapting it to present times. Dark humour, many pranks, twists and turns ensure an enjoyable visual feast.

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TV tonight: great plane crash thriller fun with Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue

More murder and suspicion in Anthony Horowitz’s gripping series. Plus: moreish French drama The Intruder concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening

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3 best Netflix shows and movies I'd watch this weekend (Oct 17–19, 2025)

Netflix has dropped a fresh batch of movies and shows ahead of the weekend, including "The Perfect Neighbor," "The Twits," and more.

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