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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. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  12. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  13. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  16. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  17. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  18. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  19. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  20. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
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