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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. 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. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  11. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  12. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  13. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  14. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  15. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  16. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  19. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
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