Shirley Hughes
Shirley Hughes works on the final page of her latest Alfie book, discusses her love of illustrating and tells why, at the age of 89, she has no plans to retire.
For over five decades, Shirley Hughes has been entertaining young children with her lovingly illustrated picture books. From the adventures of Alfie to the stories of Dave and his favourite toy Dogger, Shirley has created some of our most popular children's books. In 2007, Dogger was voted the nation's all-time favourite illustrated children's book and, aged 89, Shirley shows no signs of slowing down.
This programme sees Shirley working on the final page of her latest Alfie book, discussing her love of illustrating, the challenges of coming up with new ideas, and why she has no plans to retire.
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The moment of truth for the new Alfie book
Duration: 03:15
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How to illustrate a top selling children's book
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How silent movies have influenced the Alfie books
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Shirley Hughes |
| Executive Producer | Richard Bright |
| Producer | Kath Pick |
| Director | Kath Pick |
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