Cilla Black
Also Known As: Priscilla Maria Veronica White
Biography: Priscilla Maria Veronica White is best known by her stage name Cilla Black. She rose to fame in the 1960s as a pop singer and her singles "Anyone Who Had a Heart" and "You're My World" both reached number one in the UK in 1964. She hosted her own variety show titled "Cilla" in the 60s and 70s and was an occasional comedy actress. Her career had a massive resurgence in the mid-80s and 1990s were she presented "Blind Date" were many tuned in for her acerbic comments, "Surprise Surprise" showed her softer side and "The Moment of Truth" was her successful peaktime game show. In the 2000s she put in memorable appearances on chat shows such as "The Paul O'Grady Show", "Loose Women" and "So Graham Norton". She died on 1st August 2015 after a fall in her villa in Estepona, Spain. The day after her funeral, the compilation album The Very Best of Cilla Black went to number one on the UK Albums Chart and the New Zealand Albums Chart; it was her first number one album.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Vauxhall, Liverpool, England, UK
Adult: No
Deathday: August 01, 2015
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The Music of Lennon & McCartney
Overview: A 1965 British television special honouring the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was produced by Granada Television and aired on that network on 16 December 1965 before receiving a national broadcast the following evening. The programme mainly consisted of other artists miming to their recordings of the songs. The Beatles performed Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, and Peter Sellers delivered a comedic interpretation of A Hard Day's Night, in the style of stage actor Laurence Olivier's portrayal of Richard III.
Genres: Family Comedy Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-12-16
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There's Only One Paul McCartney
Overview: An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham Palace concert. With contributions from Bono, Mike Myers , Dustin Hoffman , Meryl Streep , Cilia Black, Bob Geldof , Dale Winton , Travis and Richard Branson
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-02
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Cliff Richard: Castles in the Air
Overview: Fimed in front of 11,000 fans against the breathtaking backdrop of the world-famous Leeds Castle. With special guest appearance by Cilla Black. Year 2004.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-12
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Burt Bacharach at the BBC
Overview: A celebration of one of the all-time songwriting greats, featuring a selection of the finest songs from his extraordinary back catalogue and performances from the BBC's archives.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-04-08
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Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
Overview: It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnymen and Atomic Kittens. Now with all eyes – and ears – on Liverpool for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, a look into the BBC’s archives for a selection of performances from some of Merseyside’s biggest and best-loved musical stars.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-06
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Cilla in Scandinavia
Overview: Cilla Black hosts a show specially recorded in Stockholm on Midsummer's Day and on film locations in Norway, Sweden and Finland. With guest stars Ringo Starr, Sven-Bertil Taube, Basil Brush, Hannu Mikkola and Marvin, Welch & Farrar.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-11-27
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Cilla Black's Christmas Eve
Overview: Special featuring Cilla Black and her guests Frankie Howerd, Graham Fletcher, the Bee Gees, Julio Iglesias and George Benson.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-24
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Ferry Cross the Mersey
Overview: Gerry and Fred Marsden, Les McGuire, and Les "Chad" Chadwick portray themselves in a romp through the early-1960s Liverpool Beat Scene. Art students by day and musicians by night, the boys' big break comes by winning a local talent contest. But first, they must retrieve their instruments, which have been mistakenly carried to the airport.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-02-10
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Work Is a 4-Letter Word
Overview: Dreamlike satire about a young man who resists getting a job at the lone employing conglomerate in his dreary industrial town, but changes his mind when he discovers the plant's boiler room has the perfect climate to assist him with his pet horticultural (fungal) project.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-15
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The Frankie Howerd Show
Overview: A one off Frankie Howerd Special
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-25
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Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Overview: Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Cilla at the BBC
Overview: Compilation celebrating the BBC's coverage of Cilla Black's 60s pop star years on programmes like The Ken Dodd Show and Top of the Pops, plus moments from her self-titled series.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-08-16
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...Sings the Beatles
Overview: A look back at some of the Beatles' performances.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-12
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Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show
Overview: 'Boom! Boom!' The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show featuers the most hilarious moments from the Mr Derek, Mr Roy and Mr Howard years.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-22
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60s Legends in Concert
Overview: 20 classic performances from the 1960s. Black & White, Special Limited Edition, Live, Original recording of artists including Lulu, Peter & Gordon, The Troggs, Herman's Hermits, The Small Faces, Cilla Black, Barry Ryan, Cat Stevens, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Manfred Mann, and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
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The Ark
Overview: Documentary filmed behind the scenes at London Zoo as it struggles to survive in the face of financial difficulties following the withdrawal of government subsidies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-01
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An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Overview: Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Harry Secombe and Henry Cooper.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-22
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Our Cilla: The One and Only
Overview: Doumentary telling the story of Cilla Black, who rose from working-class roots in Liverpool to become one of the nation's most successful and best-loved singers, presenters and all-round entertainers.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-06
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Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Overview: A history of the British television comedy double act Morecambe & Wise to coincide with the BBC drama about their early lives.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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If These Walls Could Sing
Overview: The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all-star interviews and intimate access to the premises.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-03
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The Abbey Road Story
Overview: Television documentary about the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-04
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Cilla at the Savoy
Overview: In April 1966, Cilla opened in a 3-week cabaret season at London’s Savoy Hotel. On her final Sunday, she starred in her own television special produced by her manager Brian Epstein’s film company, Subafilms. It was the first colour television show of its kind to be made by an independent producer in Britain. The show was broadcast in the UK in black & white but aired in colour in The Netherlands and the USA. ‘Cilla at the Savoy’ was one of the most watched television specials of the 1960s.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-07-06
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Produced By George Martin
Overview: A profile of Sir George Martin, Britain's most celebrated record producer, from his early days at EMI/Parlophone to his work with The Beatles.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-11
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The Day John Lennon Died
Overview: Reconstructing John’s last day in detail by way of radio and TV reports, the memories of people John knew and those he encountered before his assassination by Mark Chapman, relive one of the most momentous and tragic events in music history.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-06
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