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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  11. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  14. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  15. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  18. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  19. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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