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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  8. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  9. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  10. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  11. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  12. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  13. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  14. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
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