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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  11. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  12. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  15. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  16. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  17. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  18. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  19. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
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