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Writing historical fiction
How do you write about people who lived long ago?
  1. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  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. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  11. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  15. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  18. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  19. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
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