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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  13. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  14. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  15. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  16. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  17. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  18. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  20. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
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