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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  9. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  10. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  11. School days
    03:57
    School days
  12. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  13. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  14. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  15. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  16. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  17. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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