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Social media and influencers
Alan gives his thoughts on the pros and cons of the social media age.
  1. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
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  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
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  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
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  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
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  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
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  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
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  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
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  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
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  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
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  11. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  12. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  13. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  14. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  15. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  16. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  17. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  18. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  20. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
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