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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. Eoin's little brothers
    05:02
    Eoin's little brothers
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  3. Getting revenge on his brothers
    04:15
    Getting revenge on his brothers
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  4. Pee! Pee! Pee!
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  5. Magic moments
    09:47
    Magic moments
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  6. Q&A with Eoin Colfer
    05:40
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  8. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  9. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  13. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  14. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  15. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  16. Don't Kvetch
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    Don't Kvetch
  17. Wordplay
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