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Boy & Going Solo

By: Roald Dahl
Narrated by: Patrick Malahide, full cast
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Summary

Two new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of Roald Dahl's gripping autobiographical stories.

These two compelling adaptations, based on Roald Dahl's real-life tales of his of his boyhood and youthful overseas adventures, celebrate his remarkable life and commemorate his genius.

Boy: Dahl's childhood was one of excitement, wonder, terror and sadness. From his fascination with the local sweetshop to the Great Mouse Plot, the horrors of boarding school, the obnoxious Boazers and his time as a chocolate taster for Cadbury's, we hear of the extraordinary events that shaped him and inspired his best-selling books.

Going Solo: setting sail for Africa on the SS Montola, aged 22, Dahl is plunged into an unfamiliar world of eccentric colonial characters. In Tanzania he enjoys life on the savannah, encountering lions and deadly mambas - but when World War II breaks out and he must round up the Germans in Dar es Salaam, he experiences the brutality of war. As he leaves the bush behind and takes to the skies as an RAF pilot, many thrilling adventures and dangerous missions will ensue before he finally makes his way back home.

Starring Patrick Malahide as the voice of Dahl, these colourful dramatisations will carry you away into worlds every bit as amazing, strange and memorable as the ones in his acclaimed fiction. Duration: three hours approx.

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aamazing

I loved these books. so amazing to hear about this great mans life. a must buy.

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I love these books!

Having read both Boy and Going Solo (repeatedly!) as a child, it was an easy choice to buy this dramatised version. I love Roald Dahl and I’m sure I’ll be listening to this over and over again.

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Interesting read

Really enjoyed it. Very well written and the loved the unpredictable stories. Bought back memories of my childhood.

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Fantastic

Incredible production and fantastic cast bring the story to life. I will be listening again and again

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Superbly Acted Beautiful Biography Loved It ❤️

Thoroughly enjoyable biography by Roal Dahl. This is colourful, humorous along with some full truths that quite hit the gut. We spent a full afternoon feeling like we were being led through an adventure which when it came to an end, we wished would go on for a third section. Roal Dahl is a beautiful writer who makes you feel he is just saying all of this for you.

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Excellent!

Enjoyed by children and adults. Made our long journey fly by. Such an interesting story.

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Well, that was just delightful

When I bought this title I didn’t realize it was dramatized. The actors did a fantastic job and I enjoyed every minute!

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Brilliant in every way!

Great stories, convincing performance... what else do I need? I only wish there were more dramatisations of Dahl's stories!

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A great account of a much-loved author's life

We listened to this as part of our Roald Dahl week. We decided that as well as listening to his stories,we also wanted to hear his own account of his life. It was great to feel that we were getting to know the man behind his stories, and to hear of some of the trials and celebrations he has had during his lifetime.

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Just wonderful.

Wonderful performances and beautiful writing. Always to the point and unsentimental yet the ending had me in tears. Just take care of you are listening while driving as I found it mesmerising.

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