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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
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  13. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  14. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  15. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  16. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  17. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  18. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  19. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  20. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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