The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl

(BBC2, 8pm-9pm)

Documentary, making use of archived letters, writings and biographical material to tell the story of the life of Roald Dahl. From his time as a fighter pilot in the Second World War, though to his work as a spy and his encounters with Walt Disney and Theodore Roosevelt, the programme explores how Dahl’s personal experiences may have informed the fantastical tales he would eventually publish, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. Long-term collaborator Quentin Blake provides new animated illustrations based on the events of Dahl’s life.