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About Paul King

Paul King is a BAFTA-nominated writer/director who works in both film and television. His most recent feature, "Wonka," is an original prequel to the beloved Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, and will debut in theaters worldwide in December. In 2009, King wrote and directed his first feature film, "Bunny and the Bull," starring Simon Farnaby and Edward Hogg. King directed all three series of "The Mighty Boosh," earning him a BAFTA nomination for Best Director in 2004. The BBC comedy aired in the U.S. on Adult Swim. His most recent work for the small screen includes directing and executive producing episodes of the 2020 Netflix series "Space Force," starring Steve Carrell. King co-wrote and directed "Paddington" in 2014, a film which received both critical and commercial success worldwide, including BAFTA nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film. King next co-wrote and directed "Paddington 2," released by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2017 to great critical acclaim.

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World Chocolate Day

Loving Wonka by Roald Dahl from Puffin.

2 months ago

World Chocolate Day

Wonka is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

Eat Your Vegetables Day

Vegetables might be your worst nightmare or in your favourite dreams. Read Wonka by Roald Dahl from Puffin (it’s all about dreams)

2 months ago

Eat Your Vegetables Day

Vegetables might be your worst nightmare or in your favourite dreams. Read Wonka by Roald Dahl from Penguin Random House Children's UK (it’s all about dreams)

2 months ago

International Jazz Day

Wonka a brilliant book! By Roald Dahl from Puffin

4 months ago

Roald Dahl, Sibéal Pounder and Paul King

Out now! Wonka by Roald Dahl and Sibéal Pounder. Published by Puffin.

9 months ago

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