Punch Magazine (1962)

London. Long shot of a round table filled with people. This is “the world’s most unusual editorial conference - the famous Punch table to which only the most distinguished literary figures and humorists are invited“ - informs a voiceover. Several shots of people and drawings are shown. An art editor (Bill Hewison) carves his initials on the table’s surface - W. H. This is considered to be a tradition at the ’Punch’ table. Some great men have carved their initials on it. Succession of C/U shots of the initials of the great men: American humorist James Thurber, novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, John Leach... and one of the three guests ever to be honoured with permission to carve their initials - Prince Philip. The editor Bernard Hollowood and the art editor Bill Hewison are seen working at the table covered in papers. Several shots of their faces and the drawings as they work. Follow the shots of the two brilliant late 19th century illustrations: “19th century forecast of television“ and “air-to-air