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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  10. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  11. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  12. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  15. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  16. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  17. Working in Comics
    01:09
    Working in Comics
  18. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
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