Bruce Oldfield - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Bruce Oldfield has achieved an international reputation as a fashion designer. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his upbringing, first by a foster mother, then in one of Dr Barnado's homes, about his art college days and the problems of breaking into the fashion world.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: The Magic Flute Act 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Destinies of Darcy Dancer, Gentleman by J P Donleavy
Luxury: Cigarettes

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