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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  14. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  15. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  16. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  17. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  18. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  19. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  20. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
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