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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. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  9. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  12. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  13. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  14. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  15. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  16. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  17. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
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