Michael Henry Flanders - 1922 - 1975
Not to be mixed up with Ned, as Google seems to want to do. Another of Brian's comic favourites.
Actor, writer, broadcaster and, most famously, one half of comic singing due, Flanders & Swann (with his comedy partner and great friend, Donald Swann),
He contracted polio whilst service in the Royal Navy Reserve in 1943 and performed in a wheelchair. As Swann played the piano, both performers were usually seated. He was an ardent campaigner for disability rights (which were non-existent during his lifetime).
Brian made me put this one in as he says it looks like me about 15-20 years ago. OK, maybe my less handsome brother.
Another one who died (of a brain aneurysm) ridiculously young and, again, I think if he had lived on he would have just got more and more attractive.
