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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  12. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  15. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  16. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  17. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  18. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  19. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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