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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  11. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  12. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  13. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  14. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  15. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  16. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  17. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  18. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  19. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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