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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. 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. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  15. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  16. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  17. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  18. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  19. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
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