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The stories on this recording include pieces from the 1950s and 1960s to "The Vicar of Nibbleswicke" which was completed just before he died. This tape includes "The Landlady", "The Hitchhiker", "Mr Botibol", "Edward the Conqueror" and "Taste" and is read by Stephen Fry.

Roald Dahl had an abiding love for and interest in nature. He kept notes about the habits of moles and foxes, the colour and song of birds and the different flowers, plants and berries that blossomed in the countryside around his home, Gipsy House, throughout the year. In the last year of his life he worked on a diary. But what was originally intended to be a few lines turned into a memorable account of the passing year.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Cruelty by Roald Dahl, read by Will Self, Adrian Scarborough, Stephanie Beacham, Andrew Scott, Richard E Grant, Tamsin Greig, Mark Heap, Juliet Stevenson and Jessica Hynes. 'Cruelty has a human heart . . .' Even when we mean to be kind we can sometimes...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Madness by Roald Dahl, read by Juliet Stevenson, Cilllian Murphy, Adrian Scarborough, Tamsin Greig, Stephanie Beacham and Andrew Scott. 'There is a pleasure sure in being mad, which none but madmen know' Our greatest fear is of losing control - of our...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of William and Mary by Roald Dahl, read by Juliet Stevenson and Adrian Scarborough. In William and Mary, Roald Dahl tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a wronged woman takes revenge on her dead husband . . . William and Mary...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of They Shall Not Grow Old by Roald Dahl, read by Cillian Murphy. In They Shall Not Grow Old, Roald Dahl tells of a pilot who goes missing for two days and the strange tale he eventually reveals on his return . . . They Shall Not Grow Old is taken from the...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Yesterday was Beautiful by Roald Dahl, read by Juliet Stevenson. In Yesterday was Beautiful, Roald Dahl tells of a bailed out pilot in Greece looking for assistance from the natives . . . Yesterday was Beautiful is taken from the short story collection...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Visitor by Roald Dahl, read by Derek Jacobi and Richard E Grant. In The Visitor, Roald Dahl tells a funny, fruity story about one of his favourite characters, adventurer and seducer Oswald Hendryks Cornelius. Here, Uncle Oswald gets more than he...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Last Act by Roald Dahl, read by Gillian Anderson. In The Last Act, Roald Dahl tells a story of human darkness and frailty. Here, a woman's reconnection with an old-flame does not go as expected . . . The Last Act is taken from the short story...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Great Switcheroo by Roald Dahl, read by Shane Rimmer. In The Great Switcheroo, Roald Dahl tells a subversive, saucy story of lust and desire. Here, two husbands secretly agree to a night of passion - with each other's wives . . . The Great Switcheroo...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Great Automatic Grammatizator by Roald Dahl, read by Will Self. In The Great Automatic Grammatizator, Roald Dahl tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a powerful computer designed to help people starts to supplant them...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Only This by Roald Dahl, read by Sophie Okonedo. In Only This, Roald Dahl tells of a mother restlessly waiting for her bomber crewman son to return form a raid . . . Only This is taken from the short story collection Over to You, which includes nine...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Beware of the Dog by Roald Dahl, read by Cillian Murphy. In Beware of the Dog, Roald Dahl 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...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Soldier by Roald Dahl, read by Stephen Mangan. In The Soldier, Roald Dahl tells a chilling story about the dark side of life. Here, a man unable to feel pain slowly loses his bearings and mind . . . The Soldier is taken from the short story...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, read by Juliet Stevenson. In Lamb to the Slaughter, Roald Dahl tells a twisted story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a wife serves up a dish that utterly baffles the police...

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘I have secret plans and clever tricks.’ This edition of The Enormous Crocodile, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at...

Brought to you by Penguin. Last week, something very funny happened to the Gregg family. This edition of The Magic Finger, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic...

Brought to you by Penguin. My father, without the slightest doubt, was the most marvellous and exciting father any boy ever had. This edition of Danny the Champion of the World, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and...

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘Don’t you worry about a little thing like that!’ cried Mr Wonka. ‘My great glass elevator is ready for anything!’ This edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter...

Brought to you by Penguin. We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this was mine. This edition of Boy, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be...