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The origins of 'Lads'
Alan Bissett chats to presenter Nick Sheridan about how his book Lads came about.
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    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
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    02:37
    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
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    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
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    Sketch it out!
  5. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
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    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
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    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  11. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
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    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  13. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
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    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  17. Social media and influencers
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    Social media and influencers
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