The Secret World of Roald Dahl
iHeartPodcasts
History · Limited series · 14 episodes · ~39 min · 2026
Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryespionagehistoricalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentarytroubled leads
Boxlist takeRealistic and heavy: a morally murky history podcast, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About this podcast
You know Roald Dahl as the writer who thought up Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG. But did you know he was also a spy? "The Secret World of Roald Dahl" is a wild journey through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life. How did this secret agent and struggling screenwriter wind…
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- Publisher
- iHeartPodcasts
- Format
- Limited series
- Episodes
- 14
- Typical episode
- About 39 minutes
- Latest episode
- 20 July 2026
- Categories
- Society & Culture, Documentary, History
- Taste scores
- How we score
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