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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  12. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  16. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  17. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  18. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  19. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  20. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
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