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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  10. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  11. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  12. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  13. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  14. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  15. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  17. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  18. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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