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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  14. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  15. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  16. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  17. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  18. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  19. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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