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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  7. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  8. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  9. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  12. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  13. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  14. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
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