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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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00:24:31

S4 Ep3: You're not in a posh hotel now, you know...

Mondays with Milly ·

2021/02/14

In S4, episode 3 Milly and I discuss the endemic racism that was prevalent in Britain during the 1970s - as it was in other countries. It was a difficult decade socially and economically but Milly and the family weren't directly exposed to the tensions being broadcast on the evening news. The country was changing rapidly but the family's luck had finally held as both Milly and JC worked steady jobs. Please don't forget to review the podcast and join the MwM Facebook

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00:21:32

S4 Ep2: Anarchy in the UK

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2021/02/07

Britain of the 1970s is in trouble. The oil crisis, a worldwide recession with 40% inflation and political turmoil marked something of a political awakening in the UK. In this episode, Milly gives us an insight into the modern family - two working parents juggling the demands of the day. The decisions made are the right ones and life settles. Please join the Mondays with Milly Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a voice message:

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00:26:02

90th Birthday Bonus Episode: Noisy Neighbours

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2021/02/01

Happy 90th birthday, Milly! This special bonus episode marks Milly's 90th birthday. "Noisy Neighbours" is a memoir of the sometimes weird and sometimes wonderful neighbours Milly crosses paths with. Please feel free to wish Milly a happy birthday via 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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00:24:52

S4 Ep1: The War Memorial Home

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2021/01/31

Milly's family moves into the 1970s with a new addition and some new opportunities. The Britain of the 1970s is altogether different from the one a decade earlier and there are challenges ahead. Please enjoy this first episode of Mondays with Milly. https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:25:48

S3 Bonus: More Bushy Tales

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2021/01/24

Following-on directly from last week's bonus episode, More Bushy Tales gives us a fascinating look at life in the Bush Inn, Wigan. 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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00:20:32

S3 Ep4: Losing Harry

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2021/01/24

Welcome to this final episode of season # 3 of Mondays with Milly. The loss of the family's patriarch is more than just a shock; it has both short and long-term ramifications. JC's job with Boeing in the US is no longer a viable choice and the family makes the decision to stay in the UK and rebuild financially. Join the MwM Facebook page 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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00:20:54

S3 Ep3: I'm just like you...I'm a "Bush Baptist"

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2021/01/17

Stolen pies...broken promises...another career change. Managing the Bush pub calls for a very specific set of skills. Milly and JC have doubled the takings in just two years and are promised a bigger and better opportunity close to home. It doesn't turn out that way and the family take a step backwards by purchasing a grocery business with a cash-flow problem. The big house becomes a much smaller one. Join the MwM Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a

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00:27:47

S3 Bonus: Bushy Tales - Tales from the Bush Inn

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2021/01/17

With the discovery this week of the Wigan World website, the Mondays with Milly podcast has a extended its audience to Wigan. Welcome to patrons from that part of the world, with a special mention for Steve Breheny and Belinda Denholm - Jackie Sharple's nephew and daughter, who I contacted via the Wigan World website. The world is indeed small. In this bonus episode, Milly takes us into the Bush Inn for a refreshing and light-hearted look inside. There are lots of tales to tell so there will be

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00:23:25

S3 Ep2: Would you like to run a Pub?

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2021/01/10

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quit your job - a well-paid one you love - and manage a pub? That's exactly what JC does and life takes yet another adventurous turn. Life in the pub is hard work but a vibrant place full of colourful characters, like Jackie Sharples whose party trick is back flips off the bar. Please enjoy this episode of Mondays with Milly. Don't forget to write a review and join our Mondays with Milly Facebook page:

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00:24:37

S3 Ep1: Dodging Bullets - Thalidamide, Plane Crashes...

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2021/01/03

Welcome to the 1960s - an exciting time...a dangerous time. In episode one of season three we enter this new decade with Milly's family growing. Paul is adopted by JC - not without difficulty - and Christopher comes onto the scene. Milly and her family can count themselves lucky as they manage to somehow avoid catastrophe and the world watches as the Cold War heats up. Please take the time to join the Mondays with Milly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368558144406079 --- Send in a

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00:17:03

S2 Ep6: But you've already proposed to me...

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2020/12/27

In this final episode of season 2 of Mondays with Milly, things are happening. Milly and JC are ready to tie the knot - after a decade or so apart. JC is in for a bit of a shock when he's expected to pitch in and lend a hand around the house as both he and Milly hold down full-time jobs. Paul and JC bond immediately and the family is ready to face the 1960s. Don't forget to join the Mondays with Milly Facebook page to see photos from each era and ask Milly a question or

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00:22:10

S2 Ep5: Gremlins, Fairies and JC

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2020/12/20

In episode 5 Milly's on the move. Harry decides it's time to sell up the Presall house and send each couple off to buy their own homes. As a single woman, Milly has to come up with a bigger deposit and Harry is there by her side. JC comes back on the scene and the courting ritual begins yet again, this time on very different terms. Please take the time to join the Mondays with Milly Facebook page where you can see images from each era and ask Milly a question or

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00:22:16

S2 Ep4: I Smell a Rat...

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2020/12/13

After the sudden and shocking betrayal of her husband, Milly makes the best of the situation by focusing her energy on her family. Milly faces the harsh judgements of others, despite being blameless, and attempts to have the details of her divorce kept private. In the 1950s divorces are published in the local paper and Milly is even snubbed at her local church. Milly's family invest in chickens and sell eggs and tomatoes on the roadside to supplement the household income. And then one day the rats

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00:22:02

S2 Ep3: My Husband left for his interview and I...

Mondays with Milly ·

2020/12/06

In episode #3 Milly marries and starts a family. Paul arrives in 1951 and life in the large Preesall house is pretty good; the extended family are all together under one roof, there's plenty of room for everyone and Milly is in a good place. That changes the day her husband Bob leaves the house for a supposed job interview and doesn't come home. In that moment, Milly becomes a single parent. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Mondays with Milly. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:23:28

S2 Ep2: Out of the Confessional and into the Pub

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2020/11/29

What do you do when you're a restless young adult and the war's over? Simple: you work a series of jobs and get busy socialising. And that's exactly what Milly does in episode two. Milly becomes frustrated with the growing list of young men wanting to emigrate to Canada and is faced with a sliding door decision. 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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00:23:48

S2 Ep1: Harry, Hope and Haberdashery

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2020/11/22

The end of WW2 brought a sense of hope to Milly and her family. Milly's dad, Harry, puts on a brave face but continues to struggle emotionally from the loss of his beloved, Doris. Life goes on and Milly decides to leave school and join the workforce. There's no shortage of jobs and sense of optimism, despite continued rationing. Then, one day while window dressing, Milly has a chance meeting with JC. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:19:52

S1 Bonus Episode: School Days

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2020/11/15

This bonus episode of Mondays with Milly focuses on Milly's recollections of growing up, going to school and family holidays. It was a bit disturbing to learn that Milly used to play "house" with a friend in an undertaker's basement using coffins! Please enjoy this bonus content and we hope to have you back for season two. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:23:59

S1 Ep7: When Harry met Doris

Mondays with Milly ·

2020/11/15

In this final episode of season one, we learn about Doris' story; how she met Harry and the circumstances around her tragic death which left the family reeling. Milly relives these events vividly and emotionally. If you like this podcast, please tell your family and friends and write a review. We'd love to know what you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:19:25

S1 Ep6: Doris and Buddy

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2020/11/08

In episode #6 we explore the far-reaching consequences of losing family members to tragedy. With the unexpected death of Milly’s mother, Doris, Milly is forced to grow up quickly and naturally takes on many extra responsibilities. The death of her cousin, Buddy, is an enduring mystery and the end of the war brings about muted celebrations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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00:22:35

S1 Ep5: Tiptoe through the Tulips

Mondays with Milly ·

2020/11/01

Have you ever wondered what it was really like to live with air raids? In this episode, Milly gives us some idea of how her family developed an air raid routine and what might have happened if you were unlucky. Singing songs was a way of reassuring young children frightened by the noise and destruction around them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phill-cristofaro0/message

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