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The Black Flamingo
Dean gives us a flavour of The Black Flamingo with a reading from the opening chapter.
  1. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  14. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  15. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  19. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  20. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
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