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Dogs in space
Frank and Janice remember the incredible story of the Russian space dogs
  1. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  10. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  14. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  16. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  17. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  18. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
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