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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  9. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  10. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  11. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  12. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  15. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  16. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  17. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
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