When was Michael Flanders born and where did he grow up?
Michael Henry Flanders was born on the 1st of March 1922 in Hampstead, London. He grew up as the third child and only son to Percy Henry Flanders and his wife Rosa Laura.
Questions about Michael Flanders
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What caused Michael Flanders to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life?
During the following year after 1942 he contracted poliomyelitis while serving in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. The disease left him reliant on a wheelchair for the rest of his life after three years of recovery in hospitals.
How many performances did the show by Michael Flanders and Donald Swann run for at the Fortune Theatre?
The show ran for 808 performances until the 2nd of May 1959. They transferred to the Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden on the 24th of January 1957 after initially turning down a West End transfer.
Who were the daughters of Michael Flanders and what profession did they pursue?
Flanders married Claudia Davis daughter of journalist Claud Cockburn on the 31st of December 1959. They had two daughters named Laura and Stephanie both of whom became journalists.
When and where did Michael Flanders die and how old was he?
Michael Flanders died suddenly on the 14th of April 1975 aged 53 while on holiday at Betws-y-Coed in Wales. His ashes were scattered in the grounds of Chiswick House in west London where he often liked to sit in afternoons during final years.