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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. 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. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  12. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  13. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  14. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  15. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  16. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  17. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  18. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  19. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  20. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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