The Secret World of Roald Dahl

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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 up as the most successful children’s author ever? And what darkness from his covert past seeped into the stories we read as kids? A dark, twisty, fascinating true story from creator and host Aaron Tracy.
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Willy Wonka: Aaron Goes on What Went Wrong
Episode 13
Sunday, 19 July, 2026

How do you turn a beloved but prickly children's book into a candy colored fever dream that outlives everyone who made it? Aaron is the guest on What Went Wrong, the fantastic, hit podcast unpacking the improbable origin story of a single movie. This time it's the 1971 classic, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Listen to more episodes of What Went Wrong wherever you get your podcasts. We're huge fans. https://www.whatwentwrongpod.com/ And if you've loved The Secret World of Roald Dahl, be the first to hear what's next!: https://www.listentoparallax.com/contact Follow "The Secret World of Roald Dahl": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretworldpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SecretWorldPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.