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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  11. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  13. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  14. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  15. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  16. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  17. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  18. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  19. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
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