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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
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    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
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    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
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    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
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    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
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    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
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    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
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    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Joyful Poetry
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    Joyful Poetry
  14. This is a democracy
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    This is a democracy
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
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    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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    Draw Along
  17. Mental Health
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    Mental Health
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    Studio questions
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    Flirting and locker room talk
  20. Myths and Monsters
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    Myths and Monsters
  21. Introducing Cookie
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    Introducing Cookie
  22. Schools questions
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