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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. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  11. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  12. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  15. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  16. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  17. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  18. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  19. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
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