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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. 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. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  11. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  12. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  13. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  14. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  15. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  16. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  19. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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