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Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot. Born in Wales in 1916 to Norwegian immigrant parents, he became one of the world's most beloved children's authors. His writing is known for its wit, dark humour, and inventive characters, appealing to both children and adults.

Dahl's stories often feature children as the main characters, who face off against villainous or absurd adult adversaries. His works include classics like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," "The BFG," and "James and the Giant Peach." These stories, distinguished by their imaginative plots and Dahl's distinctive narrative voice, have become timeless favourites, captivating readers for generations.

Ben Miller is a comedian and actor, best known as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. In the early 2000s he moved away from sketch comedy to take up several acting roles, including in the Johnny English franchise. He has gone on to star in several television dramas, including playing the lead role of DI Richard Poole in the BBC’s Death in Paradise, and James Lester in the ITV series Primeval. He has written several pop-science books, as well as fiction titles for children. He is married with three children.

William Terrence Deary, best known by his pen name Terry Deary, is the best-selling author of the Horrible Histories series. He has published over 200 books, which have sold over 25 million copies in 40 languages and spawned a successful Horrible Histories TV series. Having previously worked as an actor and a drama teacher, he began writing in 1976, making it his full time career in 1994. In 2011 he retired from writing after a 35 year career. He is married with one daughter, and lives in County Durham.

Ben Miller is a comedian and actor, best known as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller. In the early 2000s he moved away from sketch comedy to take up several acting roles, including in the Johnny English franchise. He has gone on to star in several television dramas, including playing the lead role of DI Richard Poole in the BBC’s Death in Paradise, and James Lester in the ITV series Primeval. He has written several pop-science books, as well as fiction titles for children. He is married with three children.

William Terrence Deary, best known by his pen name Terry Deary, is the best-selling author of the Horrible Histories series. He has published over 200 books, which have sold over 25 million copies in 40 languages and spawned a successful Horrible Histories TV series. Having previously worked as an actor and a drama teacher, he began writing in 1976, making it his full time career in 1994. In 2011 he retired from writing after a 35 year career. He is married with one daughter, and lives in County Durham.