#6418

Mentioned in 8 episodes

The Bfg

Book • 1983

Author

Roald Dahl

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by Dr. Matt Wells during the "Reg Against the Machine" quiz, when asked what BFG stands for.

14 snips

#81 Giant cell arteritis

Mentioned by

Aaron Tracy

while listing specific editorial changes the publisher made to Dahl's works, including altering a description of the BFG's cloak color.

The Fan's Dilemma

Mentioned by Speaker 1 as one of Roald Dahl's classic works.

The Irregulars

Mentioned by the host to note Roald Dahl's recent success and to illustrate a metaphor about influencing children's thoughts.

The Interview

Mentioned by

Aaron Tracy

as one of Dahl's major works listed among greatest novels by The Guardian.

The Writing Life

Mentioned by

Aaron Tracy

as an example of loyalty in Dahl's work and later as Dahl's dedication to his daughter Olivia.

Lady MacRobert's Reply

Mentioned by

Matt

from the comment section as a good gentle giant.

GAL236 - The Gentleness One

Mentioned by

Aaron Tracy

as one of Dahl's classics demonstrating his understanding of children's appetite for sophisticated, adventurous stories.

The Pivot

Mentioned by

Kate Lister

as one of the much-loved books authored by Roald Dahl.

The Truth About Roald Dahl

Mentioned by

Lindsay Graham

when naming iconic works by Roald Dahl that listeners recognize.

Saturday Matinee: The Secret World of Roald Dahl

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app