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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. 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. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  12. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  15. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  16. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  17. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  18. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  19. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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