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Taking on Roald Dahl
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Matthew chats about the challenge of translating Roald Dahl’s stories.
  1. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
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  2. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
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  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
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  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
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  5. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
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  6. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
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  7. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
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  8. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
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  9. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
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  10. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
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  11. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  14. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  15. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  16. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  17. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  18. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  20. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
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