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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. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  12. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  13. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  14. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  15. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  17. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  18. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  19. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  20. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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