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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  10. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  11. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  17. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  18. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
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