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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. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  11. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  12. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  13. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  16. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  17. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  18. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  19. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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