No golden ticket to movie success

Though well-liked, Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’ struggled at the box office – just the latest in the chequered history of Roald Dahl film adaptations



Roald Dahl: the bad influence

In the early days, he was a lone anarchist on a rampage and there were angry letters from librarians, but we learned to love his strange stories



Eight exciting cultural outings for children

Few children love trudging around art galleries or museums but there are ways to turn culture into an adventure. Here are some tips about what makes a family-friendly trip, plus eight great places to visit




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