Roald Dahl interview and short film - Pebble Mill at One 1982 

I am 42 years old and I still enjoy reading his "Children's Books" again and again and again...

What a genius. Writing brilliant stories mainly for children is surely one of the loveliest gifts.

As a male in his late 40's I'll say it. My Sins are scarlet. Roald's books, I read. Rest in peaches Dear man, the world is better because of you.

I wanna cry this is precious

I find it quite fascinating how he depicts his working environment. How he explains the state of the room to how comfortable his arm chair is and how many pencils he uses. Even in this short clip you get a taste of what a brilliant storyteller he was.

always love the idea of having a quiet little place you got to and be creative.

I’m obsessed with Danny the Champion of the World my first book I read.

The fact that he wrote even when he was old is truly proof that he loved to tell stories. Rest in peace, Roald. You shall always be in our hearts and minds.

You're books certainly read, Mr. Dahl. I grew up reading your books; and like Matilda, I turned 30 this year. I'm a middle school English teacher in India and your books light up my students' faces like I imagine they did mine those long years ago.

This man wrote most of my favorite childhood books. I would read them over and over till the pages would tear. and at the age of 22 this is the first time I'm seeing his face. I'm crying. I'm so thankful for all he's done, for coloring my childhood days with beauty and mystery and excitement..I'm forever thankful..i love and respect him so much❤

Everything about this video is satisfying, from his voice to the birds in the background to the scenery to the way he brushes the rubber of his board and sharpens his pencils, something about all of it satisfies the inner child in me, I guess him living in that reality is what allowed him to write books that reach children in the way they do.

There are people who are loved long after they are gone.. ❤️❤️

Everytime I need motivation to get into my writing zone and focus I watch this video.

Wow what a humble story teller he is. Such a brilliant talent. His books are still amusing the young and young at heart today. Surely a testament to his creative genius.

I love this man, so sad that he passed away. He needs to be more popular, I’ll always cherish his books.

I love you roald dahl. I love your stories. Thankyou for making my childhood wonderful.

That shed looks so cosy! It’s looks like a place where you can go to recalibrate your mind and unleash the your creativity

Roald Dahl was born on September 13th, 1916. If he was 66 in this documentary, which took place in the summer - it was probably filmed in the summer of 1982.

He had always inspired me with his beautiful books and imaginations

I'm almost 40 years old and am yet another persoon who has grown up reading this great man's books, I'd never heard his voice before. I can remember seeing in one of his books he'd died in 1990 and that made me really sad because I knew he wouldn't write any more. I loved Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, BFG and Danny the Champion of the World

Omg! I miss this guy so much! I will never forget all the books he wrote. Thank you Roald Dahl

This man's books helped me through a difficult time in my childhood. Where is was in poverty and still suffering the consequences of the recent divorce of my parents.

I could listen to him speak all the time he’s got such a soothing voice

Roald's voice and quiet sense of humour gives me a sense of quietude. I really love seeing him sitting in his armchair and peacefully writing in his quiet little hut. He must have been very well organised with a good writing schedule.

I absolutely adore this man. When I finished reading Boy and Going Solo , I was not finished. I read them again until they were memorized.

Read his books as a kid, and I still like to read them.

Roald dahl is my favorite book writer and qintuen blake is my favorite book drawer all so

Up there with the greatest writers ever. Tolkien Dickens Wells Burroughs Lewis Carroll Doyle etc

The bit where he talks about how children read the same books is very relatable. I remember reading a 200 page book in a single day and then re-reading it again about a week later.

This man is a legend!!! He does not get enough credit for the amazing worlds he created and the stories he told!!!!

He is an inspiration for me. I love creativity and his sense of adventure when he was young. Reading his going solo book has given me a urge to explore and it is my favourite one. His adventurers are very fascinating. I really wish he was among us in the present. Rest in peace.

That last quote in the end was chilling

The first two minutes of this are the most soothing piece of film that I know.

I adored him when I was five/six, and all the way through my early childhood. I’m now nearly fourteen, and still consider this man my hero. I even have all my old books of his still on my shelf. Matilda will always be my most cherished and favourite book, no matter how old I may be.

This is a most precious living doc. Thank you very much for the sharing.

I love his books, all of them❤️❤️❤️

He’s like me, just wants a quiet place to let his mind wander, little man cave, comfy chair, blanket, and off to work. What a beautiful man. That’s how you live.

What I'd give for a writing den like Roald's

I learnt English from his books still now I Read them Thanks Mr Ronald Dahl

He is so good story writter I like his book very much🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩😍😍😍☺️☺️☺️☺️

Aw Bless Him He’s In An Even Better Place For Creativity Now.

He is my favorite author. I have read all of his books and I also have a giant book of Roald Dahl which are full of poems and limericks he has wrote . All are masterpieces.

I read his books when I was young, now my kids read it too. 👍👍👍

I grew up reading his books! Read pretty much every single one that I could find. It's also how I learned English as an ESL student in 2005.

He’s a very clever 🤩 Thanks Roald dahl

Greatest writer rip

Like many others, I am a life long and huge admirer of Roahl Dahl and grew up reading and re-reading many times his works, but (as now a father myself). I was crestfallen to read that his own daughter, Tessa, accused him of being a selfish father. She once said: "Daddy gave joy to millions of children. But I was dying inside."

What a very creative human being ❤ in this interview he talks from the heart ❤ greatly missed.

I just read "Boy" and "Going Solo" for the first time. Great books... I had no idea that he flew Hurricanes in WWII and saw such intense aerial combat. And he found peace after that. He did SO much in his life, it's amazing.

Such a big part of my childhood.

I have read all your books and my little sister in year 3 has been watching your videos and they love it (smoking is not good)

My imperfect inspiration...

I ♥️ Roald Dahl ' s novels.

How I love your books Mr.Dahl I feel comfortable when I read your books ❤.RIP 😭😭😭

What an interesting, charming man he was.

He is so normal and humble. With all the egomaniacs, once they achieve fame, it's refreshing to see someone with his talent be so down to earth.

I’m an adult but I still love reading Mr. Dahls books. Incase anyone who isn’t aware he also wrote adult mysteries and fiction and a collection of ghost stores as well. Should anyone be craving a more adult version of Mr. Dahl’s writing.

Love this fantastical man ;D

this man is still a genious!! i've just started reading his books and, as a experienced reader i can tell their books are brilliant!!

I really luv this man's books Iam reading since 6th standard got interest in his books and bought many books I had read that fox one book almost 7times he is my inspiration

he aspired me to be a writer,engrossed since I was 7

And yet even as an adult, I’ve read various books multiple times as have many acquaintances of mine who are readers as well. We are all children at heart I suppose.

You sir are a beautiful man

Genius! Genius! Genius! Thank you for everything!

It's nice to see the great man at work, he's in a place where he feels comfortable. I like the way he speaks and thinks and the fact he doesn't hold back and says what is true and what we all think but can't say. Like his views on the Jewish

What a wonderful little documentary. It's so fascinating to find out where and how famous writers write their stories. Some people claim Dah had OCD: "British neurologist Andrew Larner, also suggests that Dahl later exhibited what may have been symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. “[F]or example,” notes Larner, “when writing in his famous shed, he had to have a particular type of paper (yellow American Legal), and both a particular brand and a specific number (6) of pencils.”" A lot of writers (including me) have favourite things, places and rituals when writing, so for me, his ritual was not really connected to OCD.

such a legend

The only books I read are yours and I get my inspiration from you

This comment is dedicated to those that found this after watching Wes Anderson's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Beautiful tribute, Wes.

His books are the best ❤I read them even though I’m nearly 40

What great asmr 🤗.

I ❤️ his books

Reading one of his books is like coming home.

🥀Amazing Man he will be missed. There's so much in writting books, poem's ect: I love them all. Thank's for posting this video it's priceless🥀☝️🥀

How strange for a video like this to be uploaded this recent, very lovely seeing the golden british treasure that Dahl is talking about his personal life and living habits.

My biggest flex is that i live in the same village as he did

Roald never knew it at the time, but he was the founder of the modern man cave, that set millions of men the world over free!

one of my favorite books comes from this hut

Amazing author...amazing life ....there will never be another I think.

That hut, if it still exists, should be a listed building :)

Thanks for posting.

this was the first video that came up on Roald dahl and was very very helpfull for my presentation very informational

A 1982 interview, before The Witches (1983), The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me (1985), Matilda (1988), Esio Trot (1990), The Vicar of Nibbleswicke (1991) and The Minpins (1991)

Thanks for uploading this, I found this a while back but haven’t been able to find it since. It’s a wonderful look at this man at the height of his career.

The story about Henry Sugar. Absolute perfection!

I've just read "Boy". What an excellent book. I am 46.

History comments on children who read are spot on for my child! I love his books and always wondered if he ever sang waltzing Matilda

Hear Hear..Roald Dahl is the finest writer for children of all time ..imagine a young Sudanese girl living in Abu Dhabi UAE..completely bewitched by Roald Dahl books...as a child I believe have read most of his books..I remember going to my English teacher and asking her..."I searched for "Twits" in the dictionary and still didn't understand its meaning in the title of "The Twits" :) ..(this was pre-Google times..when we all had an Oxford dictionary physically in our school bags ;) ) My teacher creatively asked me to reread the book and try to understand it my self...if I loved English for a reason it was for the elements of surprise..laughter..shock(The Witches was a bit creepy...;))and fun in Dahl's books... but I felt Roald Dahl's love for all children via his books and sensed he understood me as a child ...and I loved him for it..I believe his secret was in the way he wrote to children in their spirit and from children's perspective...his work is his legacy..and he had a strong electric personality...intelligent...witty and brave...and respect for all the joy he brought and still brings to children all over the world..one day I'll have my children (hopefully) read his books...

Roald inspired me to write histories like "Matilda" or "Danny the Champion of the World". And I would thank him for loving literature and books.

He speaks exactly how I read his stories. They aren't supposed to be read quickly. Read it like a kind, interesting narration.

Roald Dahl is quintessentially brilliant

Love this guy, my favorite book is the witches!!

"When I am dead, I hope it may be said: His sins were scarlet, but his books were read."

I was reading Matilda and my little brother decided to pour juice all over it, so now I’m screaming my head off.

This man is the one behind the inspiration of countless children, but not only children. People of all ages. He created an outlet for us to exhibit creativity and immerse ourselves in breathtaking adventures! He gave us dreams and goals. My respects go out to Roald Dahl! July 6th 2020

Fantastic thanks so much for uploading this

Something the great man doesn't mention out of modesty is he was a Spitfire pilot in Ww2, thanks to him and the others of the few he wrote his books in English instead of German.

This was the year I was born

Thank you

Roald, was also one of the brave RAF pilots who fought the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain!