Roald Dahl

British intelligence agent William Stephenson, James Bond author Ian Fleming, and children's author Roald Dahl play a major role in this podcast where they discuss the British government's covert activities in America during WW2, including creating relationships with influential Americans and promoting pro-British sentiment. The podcast also covers Roald Dahl's role as a British spy in America and his controversial personal life.

Roald Dahl, famous children's book author, talks about his autobiography 'Boy' and its portrayal of British schooling. Topics include Dahl's storytelling abilities, his unique education in English schools, the history of Repton school, Dahl's mischievous pranks and corporal punishment, cultural elements and independence at the school, the impact of World War One on teachers and students, unfairness and solidarity among the boys, and the confusion surrounding beatings in Dahl's school.