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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  9. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  10. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  11. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  12. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  13. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  15. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  16. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  17. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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