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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. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  12. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  13. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  14. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  15. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  16. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  18. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  19. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  20. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
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