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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  12. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  13. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  14. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  15. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  16. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  17. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  18. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  19. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  20. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
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