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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  11. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  12. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  13. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  16. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  19. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
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