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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  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. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  11. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  14. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  15. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  16. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  17. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  18. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  19. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
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