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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  11. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  12. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  13. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  14. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  15. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  18. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  19. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
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