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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  12. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  13. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  14. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  15. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  16. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  17. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  18. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  19. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  20. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
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