Michael Henry Flanders was a renowned English actor, broadcaster, and writer, best known for his creative partnership with Donald Swann. As the comedic duo Flanders and Swann, they created and performed witty, satirical songs that gained international fame throughout the 1950s and 1960s. After contracting polio in 1943, he used a wheelchair for the rest of his life, becoming a prominent advocate for disability access and rights. His distinctive baritone voice and clever lyrics left a lasting mark on British musical comedy and broadcasting.