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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
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    07:07
    School days and writing
  2. Who likes stories?
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    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
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    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
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  5. Writing a story down
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    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
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    Story build (part 1)
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  10. Questions for Vivian
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    01:34
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  14. He Had a Little Sticker
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  15. Questions from pupils
    02:50
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  16. Comics
    04:26
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  17. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
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  18. Writing in Scots
    02:48
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