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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  8. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  9. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  10. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  11. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  12. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  13. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  14. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  15. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  16. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
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