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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. 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. Relationship Behaviour
    01:57
    Relationship Behaviour
  10. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  11. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  12. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  13. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  18. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
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