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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  2. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  11. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  12. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  15. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. Alastair’s influences
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  18. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  19. Cracking questions
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