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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  12. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  13. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  14. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  15. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  16. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  17. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  18. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  19. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  20. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
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