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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. Introducing Andy
    01:55
    Introducing Andy
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  3. Young Andy
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    Young Andy
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  4. Reading
    06:53
    Reading
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  5. Writing stories
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    Writing stories
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  6. Q&A with Andy Stanton
    07:29
    Q&A with Andy Stanton
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  7. More Q&A with Andy Stanton
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  8. Manjeet’s writing process
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    Manjeet’s writing process
  9. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  10. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  11. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  12. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  13. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  16. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  17. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
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    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
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