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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  10. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  11. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  14. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  15. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  16. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  17. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  18. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
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