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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. Bear Moves
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    Bear Moves
  12. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  13. Prez
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    Prez
  14. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  15. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  16. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  17. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  18. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  19. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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