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29 March 1918 - Ivy Monk

On this day in 1918, Easter Intercession services were held around the country, and in Folkestone, Ivy Monk is praying that everything runs smoothly at the Pleasure Gardens theatre.

Written by Katie Hims
Story-led by Sarah Daniels
Directed by Ciaran Bermingham
Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.

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Thu 29 Mar 201812:04
BBC Radio 4

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  • Ivy Monk

    Ivy runs Folkestone's Pleasure Gardens Theatre.

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Credits

Ivy MonkLizzy Watts
Rev Walter HamiltonJoseph Kloska
Jessie MooreLucy Hutchinson
Dicky ManchesterRoy Hudd
Constance PettigrewPhoebe Frances Brown
Dennis MonkSam Swann
Rev Ralph WinwoodNicholas Murchie
Rufus SweeneyRyan Early
DorcasGeorgie Glen
WriterKatie Hims
DirectorCiaran Bermingham
Series EditorJessica Dromgoole

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  • Thu 29 Mar 201812:04
    BBC Radio 4

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