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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. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  12. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  13. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  19. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  20. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
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