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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 Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  15. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  16. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  17. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  18. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  19. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  20. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  21. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  22. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
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