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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  8. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  9. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  10. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  11. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  12. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  13. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  14. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
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