Advertisement

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 But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content.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

Share this article

08.00 23 Feb 2023


50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship



Share this article

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But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content.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


Read more about

Let Me Explain With Seán Defoe

Related Episodes

Money Matters: SUSI Grants

00:09:55

Money Matters: SUSI Grants

Lunchtime Live

00:09:55


Travel with Ed Finn: Szczecin

00:06:56

Travel with Ed Finn: Szczecin

The Claire Byrne Show

00:06:56


A last-ditch plea to the HSE o...

00:10:30

A last-ditch plea to the HSE on the Friedreich’s Ataxia drug

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:30


What supplements do we really ...

00:10:49

What supplements do we really need?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:49