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

00:00:00 - 00:05:00

In the interview, Roald Dahl discusses his process for writing children's books and why they can be so difficult to produce. He also talks about his other interests and passions, which he believes contribute to the enjoyment people get from reading his books.

• 00:00:00 Roald Dahl was interviewed about his writing process and why it is so difficult to write children's books of comparable quality to an adult novel. He explains that because children are not mature enough to handle the complexities of writing a good children's book, they often finish the book by knowing it by heart. He also mentions his interests and passions outside of writing, which contribute to the pleasure of reading his books.
• 00:05:00 Roald Dahl, famed author of such classics as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "The Witches," and "Matilda," discusses his work and life in this interview and short film. Dahl declares that he loves writing, loves wine, and loves playing snooker. He says he hopes to be remembered as someone who "sins were scarlet" because of his work.