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Chris Riddell on his first Goth Girl book
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In his last event as Children's Laureate, Riddell answers questions from the audience.
  1. Chris Riddell on his first Goth Girl book
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    Chris Riddell on his first Goth Girl book
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  2. Christina Lamb: The most impressive people campaigning for change are women
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    Christina Lamb: The most impressive people campaigning for change are women
  3. Ed Balls: My embarrassing Strictly faux pas
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    Ed Balls: My embarrassing Strictly faux pas
  4. Elif Shafak: There are two ways to write a book
    01:51
    Elif Shafak: There are two ways to write a book
  5. Bill Bailey: Why St Kilda haunts my dreams
    03:28
    Bill Bailey: Why St Kilda haunts my dreams
  6. Jeanette Winterson: We all need an education in love
    02:14
    Jeanette Winterson: We all need an education in love
  7. Frank Cotterell Boyce: How culture works
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    Frank Cotterell Boyce: How culture works
  8. Charlotte Rampling: Still seeking out danger
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    Charlotte Rampling: Still seeking out danger
  9. Tracey Emin: Art is my life support
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    Tracey Emin: Art is my life support
  10. Stephen Fry: The Enlightenment bit itself on the backside
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    Stephen Fry: The Enlightenment bit itself on the backside
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