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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. Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
    09:24
    Sian Bevan introduces Jonny
  3. Excellent Questions
    06:23
    Excellent Questions
  4. Storytime
    09:54
    Storytime
  5. How to draw a pirate
    12:27
    How to draw a pirate
  6. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  7. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  8. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  9. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  10. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  11. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  12. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
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    About Our Tower
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