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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  10. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  11. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  12. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  13. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  14. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  17. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  18. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
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