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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  12. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  13. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  14. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  15. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  16. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  19. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  20. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
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