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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  12. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  13. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  14. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  15. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  16. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  17. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  18. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  19. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  20. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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