Netflix is working on a slew of Roald Dahl adaptations courtesy of its big catalog acquisition, with one of the earliest titles put into development announced being an adaptation of The Twits.

Exploring the life, stories, and characters of Roald Dahl, as we mark his centenary.

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But when the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave orphans and a family of magical animals are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save the city.

Foul the protagonists may be, there's something irresistible about Roald Dahl's The Twits as a kid – probably something to do with the idea of adults behaving in such a gleefully grotty manner.