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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. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  14. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  15. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  16. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  17. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  18. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  19. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  20. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
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