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Ideas
Lauren explores where ideas come from.
  1. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  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. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  10. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  11. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  12. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  15. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  16. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  17. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  18. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
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