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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  12. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  13. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  14. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  15. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  16. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  17. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  18. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  19. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  20. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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