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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  13. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  14. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  15. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  19. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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