Synopsis
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.
- Programme: What Do Artists Do All Day?
- Series: 2016
- Episode: Shirley Hughes
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2016
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