Audio & Video
The origins of 'Lads'
Alan Bissett chats to presenter Nick Sheridan about how his book Lads came about.
- The origins of 'Lads'
- Introduction
- Genre
- The World
- Drawing out the secret character
- Character and story
- Stuff
- Obstacles
- Choices
- Summary
- Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
- Sue's early influences
- Relationship Counsellor
- There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
- Scrapbooks and plans
- How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
- Creating a magical place
- Scottish words and questions from schools
- What is the Nowhere Emporium?
- School Questions