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Mondays with Milly

Phill Cristofaro

Mondays with Milly is a podcast about the past as told by someone who was there. Through a series of interviews, "Milly" - AKA Doreen from Manchester - talks about her life from the Great Depression era and World War 2 to the present day. Now in her nineties, Milly is a natural story-teller with a razor-sharp memory. Her recount of a life spanning some of history"s defining moments provides a unique insight into how people lived, coped, survived and endured times of great adversity. Recorded

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00:19:40

S7 Ep6: Backpacking with Milly (and Kirsten)

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2021/07/04

Episode 6 of this season is a special one. Kirsten joins the conversation to discuss how her 14 month backpacking trip changed her and her relationships with family. If you like this podcast, please leave us a review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:22:24

S7 Ep5: A Year to Remember

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2021/06/27

In episode seven, Milly remembers with the love and fondness a wonderful year: the 12 months she got to spend with her Australian grandchildren. Milly's enduring relationship with all of her grandchildren is built upon human connection and Milly's unconditional love. You'll feel it in droves in this episode. Please enjoy... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:28:44

S7 Ep4: Chris in Command, The Dog Whisperer and 007

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2021/06/20

In episode four Milly gets to visit Christopher at work and Paul is off to Kilmany in Scotland to train dogs - lots of them! And Milly is the sort of grandma who's happy to play a foil to Alex's best 007 impersonation but a few things can go missing in the process - all for very good reasons, of course. Join the Mondays with Milly Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:21:47

S7 Ep3: Kirsten Comes Home

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2021/06/14

Living abroad is tough when you're a close family. The 2000s saw Kirsten's family grow and despite the regular visits between continents the loss of JC amplified the tyranny of distance. And so in 2007 Kirsten and her crew packed up and moved over to St Annes-on-Sea for a year to live and work. It was a treasured time for Milly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:17:01

S7 Ep2: Losing JC

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2021/06/06

In the 2000s there was another pandemic wreaking havoc on the world: it was called SARS. Milly and JC were on their way through Singapore when JC contracted the virus and it had a devastating impact on the family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:21:05

S7 Ep1: A New Millennium - Bugs, 9-11 and Babies

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2021/05/30

Where were you when the clock ticked over to a new millennium? Milly and JC were having a quiet celebration with their old friends, Bob and Barbara. The opening of the Millennium Dome seemed a bit much for the Queen but Milly remembers the hysteria surrounding the so-called, 'Millennium Bug'. Milly has a trip to Australia to spend time with her new grandson and it's while she's there that 9-11 shocks the world into a new reality. Please enjoy this new season of Mondays with Milly. --- Send in a

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00:26:58

S6 Ep7: The Wedding of the Decade

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2021/05/23

In this final episode of series #7 we talk dogs, houses and weddings. And not just any wedding - this one was special for a number of reasons. Kirsten gets married and is able to celebrate the event twice on opposite ends of the globe. Milly is thrilled and things settle down once again. Please join us in the next series as we move into the naughties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:27:30

S6 Ep6: A 70th Birthday to Remember

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2021/05/16

In episode 6, we hear about the fall of the Iron Curtain. A huge event for the world but life in St Annes-on-Sea goes on as normal. Chris has a chance to command HMS Lancaster and there's a bravery award for Paul. JC is in for one very pleasant surprise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:20:32

S6 Ep5: There and Back Again - Welcome to Terra...

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2021/05/09

With the emigration of Kirsten to Australia the frequent flyer miles piled up as Milly and JC became adept at long haul travel. Australia becomes a second home while Christopher and his family make the move back to St Annes-on-Sea. Welcome to our new listeners from South Korea and Argentina. Don't forget to join the Mondays with Milly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:22:04

S6 Ep4: Home and Away

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2021/05/02

Between late 1992 and for all of 1993 Kirsten is away and communication is a complicated thing. Expensive phone calls are a regular expense. Eventually Kirsten comes home - but not for long - and Milly is faced with a bitter-sweet reality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:23:39

S6 Ep3: The "Bride's Ale" and an Odyssey from New...

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2021/04/25

In episode three, Milly waves goodbye to the last of her three children who finally leaves the nest for work and bigger things. JC has found a new hobby - home brewing - and it's no picnic. In fact, there's evil in some of those bottles. Kirsten is off on the trip of a lifetime and won't be home for 14 months. A warm welcome and greetings to our new listeners from Argentina. Oh, and happy birthday, "Colonel". --- Send in a voice message:

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00:23:05

S6 Ep2: Vale Prince Phillip - a Colourful Life and a...

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2021/04/18

I wonder what would've been like to have had the Duke of Edinburgh on the podcast talking to Milly about love, life and perspective... This week marks the passing of yet another member what Tom Brokaw refers to as the Greatest Generation. Milly was lucky enough to have met Prince Phillip - yet another panel in the tapestry of Milly's rich and wonderful life. Milly talks about the Duke and some more about Chris' time in the Gulf. Please join the MwM Facebook page to check our more Milly-related

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00:24:27

S6 Ep1: Boats, Ships and Zac the Police Wonder Dog

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2021/04/11

Welcome to the 1990s. In season 6 we'll explore the happenings and happenstance surrounding this eventful time. In episode #1, Milly tells us about making ball dresses for Kirsten, Chris' experience of the first Gulf War and Paul's first police dog, Zac. Please enjoy this episode of Mondays with Milly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:24:21

S5 Ep5: It's a Mad House!

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2021/04/05

Pet rats, snakes and alligators in the bath: just another day for someone who owns a pet shop. But for one relative visiting the family it was all too much... Welcome to our final episode of season five. In this episode, Milly finds herself in her happy place - on the stage - this time with daughter, Kirsten. We thank you for your continued support of the Mondays with Milly podcast. Join the MwM Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a voice message:

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00:20:56

S5 Ep4: The Poll Tax and PTSD

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2021/03/28

The Poll Tax: the Thatcher government's controversial tax, which was ultimately its undoing. In this episode, Milly and I discuss the Poll Tax and cover Paul's traumatic injury, which he suffered whilst on patrol late at night. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) wasn't understood in the 1980s and it was the work of a police psychologist who helped Paul get back to work. If you're enjoying this podcast, please write us a review. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:23:18

S5 Ep3: The Falklands

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2021/03/21

The Falklands War was a brief but costly conflict involving British and Argentinian forces between April and June of 1982 over the disputed Falklands Islands - a British territory. In this episode, Milly talks about Chris' near involvement, the armchair perspective of watching the war on the nightly news and the aftermath. Thank you for your ongoing support of the MwM podcast and a warm welcome to listeners in the Maldives. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:26:37

S5 Ep2: Cash Points, Credit Cards, Computers & Famous...

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2021/03/14

Welcome to the MwM podcast and a Happy UK Mother's Day to all the mums out there. In episode two, Milly talks about her first experiences with the work computer and it doesn't go well. Milly and Marilyn have a clockwork system going in the tourist information office but everyone's expected to get on board with the new technology. Milly meets Jesus (at least the actor who plays him, Robert Powell) and she tells a wonderful story about pianist, Winnie Atwell. Please enjoy and don't forget to write us

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00:25:48

S5 Ep1: The Lady's not for turning: change is on the way

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2021/03/07

Welcome to our fifth season of Mondays with Milly. Thank you to all who continue to listen - and to all our new listeners across 17 countries. In season five we take a close look at the 1980s. After the turmoil of the 1970s you'd be forgiven for thinking things might settle down. On the contrary, Margaret Thatcher has very big plans to transform the country and her agenda is a controversial one. Milly is one of 60% of women in the workforce and she reflects on the politics of the day. Join our

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00:23:28

S4 Ep5: Viva Blackpool Vegas - let's head down to the...

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2021/02/28

"Blackpool Vegas" - an apt description, indeed! In this second part of our look at 1970s Blackpool, Milly describes the attraction that's Blackpool; live shows, side shows, crowds and a bustling tourism industry. The decline comes in the form of cheap overseas holidays and Blackpool's peak is soon on the wane. Thank you for your ongoing support of the MwM podcast. We'll be back to talk the 1980s in season five. The Mondays with Milly Facebook page hosts photos and videos from back in the day:

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00:21:23

S4 Ep4: Blackpool 1970s Style: cinemas, cars, crowds...

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2021/02/21

The Blackpool of the 1970s is punctuated by throngs of cars, crowds and train carriages pulling into Central Station. It's still a vibrant place and a first-choice destination for thousands of families looking for a seaside holiday. In this episode Milly reflects on the Blackpool experience and laments the loss of so many of the areas cinemas. If you like the Mondays with Milly podcast, please leave us a review. The Mondays with Milly Facebook page can be found here:

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