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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. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  12. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  13. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  14. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  17. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  18. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  19. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  20. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
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