Listen "Michael Ffolkes"
Episode Synopsis
Michael Ffolkes, the cartoonist, works principally for the Daily Telegraph and Punch, which first published one of his cartoons when he was only 17 years old. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he recalls his training for the job which included art school, the Royal Navy and the snooker table, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: My Very Good Friend, The Milkman by Fats Waller
Book: The Adventures of Alice by Lewis Carroll
Luxury: Artist's lay figure
Book: The Adventures of Alice by Lewis Carroll
Luxury: Artist's lay figure
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