In Blyton's Noddy books, the golliwog owner of the garage in Toytown has been replaced by a Mr Sparks while the book The Three Golliwogs is now The Three Bold Pixies.

Enid Blyton's life was not always as jolly as her stories. As a new BBC biopic is announced, John Walsh reveals the author's darker side. Jump to content. US Edition Change.

Golliwogs, goblins and girls - definitely not boys - doing the washing-up. It's easy to see why Enid Blyton's books went out of fashion. But now her work is enjoying a surprise comeback.

Children's author Enid Blyton later featured them in books such as Three Bold Golliwogs and A Muddle of Golliwogs The Golly first appeared on jars of Robertson's Jam in 1910.

Golliwogs, goblins and girls - definitely not boys - doing the washing-up. It's easy to see why Enid Blyton's books went out of fashion. But now her work is enjoying a surprise comeback. "Crikey, ...

Children's author Enid Blyton later featured them in books such as Three Bold Golliwogs and A Muddle of Golliwogs The Golly first appeared on jars of Robertson's Jam in 1910.