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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  11. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  12. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  13. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  14. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  15. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  16. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  17. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  18. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  19. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
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