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Final thoughts
What would Alan like readers to take away from Lads?
  1. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  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. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  13. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  14. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  15. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  16. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  17. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  18. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  19. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  20. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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