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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  12. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  13. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  14. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  17. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  18. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  19. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  20. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
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