The family have apologised for "prejudiced remarks" made by the writer, who died 30 years ago.
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Roald Dahl family sorry for author's anti-Semitism
The family have apologised for "prejudiced remarks" made by the writer, who died 30 years ago.
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Roald Dahl family sorry for author's anti-Semitism
The family have apologised for "prejudiced remarks" made by the writer, who died 30 years ago.

Netflix has 'no plans' for Crown fiction warning
The streaming giant says it "sees no need" to warn viewers that some scenes are invented.

Alex Wheatle on the US black crime writer who inspired him
Himes' stories of crime, racism and poverty remain relevant 60 years on, says novelist Alex Wheatle.

I'm A Celebrity crowns its 2020 winner
Jordan North, Giovanna Fletcher and Vernon Kay were the last three standing in Gwrych Castle.

It's rare to find art that blows you away. This does ★★★★★
Jennifer Packer defines a space for the African American experience within the auspices of western painting.

Theatre without panto for first time in 120 years
Uncertainty over reopening dates sees Robin Hood rescheduled to Easter 2021.

Christmas singles flood UK top 40 chart
Festive songs account for more than half of this week's top 40, led by Mariah Carey.
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Roald Dahl family sorry for author's anti-Semitism
The family have apologised for "prejudiced remarks" made by the writer, who died 30 years ago.

Netflix has 'no plans' for Crown fiction warning
The streaming giant says it "sees no need" to warn viewers that some scenes are invented.

Alex Wheatle on the US black crime writer who inspired him
Himes' stories of crime, racism and poverty remain relevant 60 years on, says novelist Alex Wheatle.

I'm A Celebrity crowns its 2020 winner
Jordan North, Giovanna Fletcher and Vernon Kay were the last three standing in Gwrych Castle.

It's rare to find art that blows you away. This does ★★★★★
Jennifer Packer defines a space for the African American experience within the auspices of western painting.

Theatre without panto for first time in 120 years
Uncertainty over reopening dates sees Robin Hood rescheduled to Easter 2021.

Christmas singles flood UK top 40 chart
Festive songs account for more than half of this week's top 40, led by Mariah Carey.

Netflix has 'no plans' for Crown fiction warning
The streaming giant says it "sees no need" to warn viewers that some scenes are invented.

Alex Wheatle on the US black crime writer who inspired him
Himes' stories of crime, racism and poverty remain relevant 60 years on, says novelist Alex Wheatle.

I'm A Celebrity crowns its 2020 winner
Jordan North, Giovanna Fletcher and Vernon Kay were the last three standing in Gwrych Castle.
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