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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  8. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  9. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  10. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  11. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  12. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  13. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  14. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  15. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  16. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
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