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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. 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. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  11. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  14. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  15. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  17. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  18. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  19. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
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