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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. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  10. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  11. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  12. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  13. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  14. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  16. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  17. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  18. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
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