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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. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  12. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  13. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  14. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  15. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  17. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  18. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  19. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  20. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
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