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The origins of 'Lads'
Alan Bissett chats to presenter Nick Sheridan about how his book Lads came about.
  1. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  12. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  13. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  14. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  18. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  19. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
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