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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  8. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  9. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  10. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  11. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  12. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  13. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
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