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50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship

This week, should we be ok with editing books after the author is dead? Roald Dahl books are being updated to remove terms some people consider offensive - like fat and 'old hags'. But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content. Let Me Explain.

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08.00 23 Feb 2023


50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship



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08.00 23 Feb 2023


This week, should we be ok with editing books after the author is dead?

Roald Dahl books are being updated to remove terms some people consider offensive - like fat and 'old hags'.

But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content.

Let Me Explain.


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