Matilda

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Roald Dahl

Drama: Horror & Supernatural

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Adaptations of hilarious and horrific fantasy tales by the classic children's author.

Roald Dahl: Matilda: 1. Genius

1. Genius

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Roald Dahl, Matilda, 1. Genius

The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five.

The story of a pint-size genius with special powers - and she's only five. Narrated by Lenny Henry. Stars Nichola McAuliffe.

Matilda is one of Roald Dahl's greatest creations - a cool, calm pint-size genius and she's only five. 

A modern children's classic narrated by Lenny Henry. 

With Nichola McAuliffe as Miss Trunchbull.

Dramatised in two parts by Charlotte Jones.

Narrator ...... Lenny Henry
Matilda ...... Lauren Mote
Miss Trunchbull ...... Nichola McAuliffe
Mrs Wormwood ...... Claire Rushbrook
Mr Wormwood ...... John Biggins
Miss Honey ...... Emerald O'Hanrahan
Mrs Phelps ...... Kate Layden
Michael ...... Ryan Watson
Bruce Bogtrotter ...... Joshua Swinney
Nobby ...... Rhys Jennings
Lavender ...... Sinead Michael
Hortensia ...... Lizzy Watts

Director:  Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2009.

Roald Dahl: Matilda

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Dramatisation by Charlotte Jones of Roald Dahl's modern children's classic about a cool, calm, pint-size five-year-old genius.

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