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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  12. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  14. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  15. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  16. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  17. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  18. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  19. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  20. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
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