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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. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  11. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  12. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  13. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  14. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  17. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  18. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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