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Stories are people
Alastair talks about how he loves stories about people
  1. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  12. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  13. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  16. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  18. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  19. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  20. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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