Eagle-eyed viewers of the hit series Broadchurch may have recognised a rather familiar looking pony on last week’s episode.
One of the Willberry Wonder Pony clan could be spotted comforting the youngest daughter of the Latimer family — Lizzie — on Monday’s (10 April) show.
According to the charity’s official Facebook page, it was not a coincidence and was in fact a cameo by “Mavisberry”.
“So who spotted our very own Mavisberry with a starring role on Broadchurch this week?” the charity posted on social media the next day.
So who spotted our very own Mavisberry with a starring role on Broadchurch this week?Thank you Karla for posting the picturePosted by Willberry Wonder Pony on Monday, April 10, 2017
Willberry Wonder Pony is a charity set up by the late Hannah Francis, named after the cuddly toy pony who would “blog” about the teenager’s life, experiences and challenges following her cancer diagnosis in 2015.
Willberry was the original mascot, but the family managed to find several other identical toy ponies who help to promote the charity through being photographed with top riders and enjoying extraordinary experiences.
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