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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. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  12. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  13. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  14. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  15. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  16. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  17. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  18. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  19. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  20. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
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