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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  12. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  15. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  16. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  17. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  18. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  19. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  20. Introduction to the Twitchers
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    Introduction to the Twitchers
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