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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. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  8. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  9. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  10. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  11. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  12. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  13. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  14. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  15. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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