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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. Early Years
    03:15
    Early Years
  3. Growing Older With a Moustache
    03:24
    Growing Older With a Moustache
  4. My Superheroes
    04:35
    My Superheroes
  5. My Superpowers
    04:22
    My Superpowers
  6. Quick Quack Quentin
    06:04
    Quick Quack Quentin
  7. Stealing A's
    02:16
    Stealing A's
  8. Oi Frog!
    06:21
    Oi Frog!
  9. Alternative Ending
    03:46
    Alternative Ending
  10. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  11. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  12. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  13. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  17. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  18. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  19. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
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