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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. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  12. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  13. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  14. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  15. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  18. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  19. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  20. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
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