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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  15. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  17. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  18. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  19. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  20. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
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