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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  13. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  14. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  15. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  16. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  17. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  18. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  19. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  20. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
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