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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. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  11. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  12. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  13. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  14. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  15. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  16. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  17. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  18. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  19. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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