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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  14. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  15. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  16. School days
    03:57
    School days
  17. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  18. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  19. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  20. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
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