Audio & Video
The origins of 'Lads'
Alan Bissett chats to presenter Nick Sheridan about how his book Lads came about.
- The origins of 'Lads'
- The start of it all
- Questions from Adison and Iona
- Illustrations
- Reading
- Questions from Halley and Ryan
- Codes and puzzles
- Questions from Ian and Keiran
- Questions from all over the place!
- Draw the Light Ship
- Phil’s presentation
- Early drawings
- Ideas
- Questions from West Calder High School
- Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
- Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
- How did you plan the structure of the novel?
- Authors Live with Ross Sayers
- Rachel’s books and inspirations


















