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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  12. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  13. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  14. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  17. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  18. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  19. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  20. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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