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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'
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    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
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    Tips for budding authors
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    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
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    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
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  7. Question me silly!
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    Question me silly!
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    The main characters
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    The Black Flamingo
  13. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
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    00:48
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