This timeline contains all information about Roald Dahl’s life, the books he wrote, and movies, television shows, and theater productions he was involved in. It continues past his death to the present day (since new Dahl works are still being released).
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1982
The BFG and Revolting Rhymes
1983
The Witches, Dirty Beasts, and Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories
1984
Boy – Tales of Childhood
1985
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
1986
Going Solo, Completely Unexpected Tales, Two Fables, The Roald Dahl Omnibus
1988
Matilda, Ah Sweet Mystery of Life
1989
Rhyme Stew
1989
The BFG, Danny the Champion of the World, and Breaking Point
This animated film was based on The BFG.
This film was based on Danny the Champion of the World.
This TV movie was based on “Beware of the Dog”.
1990
The Witches
This film was based on The Witches and was the last movie that Jim Henson personally worked on before his death.
1990
Esio Trot
1991
The Vicar of Nibbleswicke, Memories with Food at Gipsy House, The Minpins, and Roald Dahl’s Guide to Railway Safety
1993
My Year
