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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  12. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  13. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  14. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  15. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  16. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  17. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  18. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  20. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
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