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Writing historical fiction
How do you write about people who lived long ago?
  1. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  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. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  11. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  14. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  15. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  16. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  17. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  18. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
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