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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. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  12. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  13. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  14. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  15. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  16. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  17. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  19. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  20. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
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