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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  15. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  16. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  17. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  18. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  19. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  20. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
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