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Taking on Roald Dahl
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Matthew chats about the challenge of translating Roald Dahl’s stories.
  1. Taking on Roald Dahl
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    Taking on Roald Dahl
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  2. Scots
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    Scots
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  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
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  4. Minging!
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    Minging!
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  5. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
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  6. Quentin Blake
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    Quentin Blake
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  7. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
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  8. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
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  9. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
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  10. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
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  11. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  12. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  13. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  14. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  15. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  16. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  17. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  18. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  20. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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