Cilla

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1960s Liverpool saw the birth of a revolution which would change music forever. It’s the world Priscilla White grew up in, a world where working class girls became secretaries until getting married and having kids. But ‘Cilla’ dreamed of more, and with talent and determination she rose to become an international star and national sweetheart. Bafta Award winner Sheridan Smith (Mrs Biggs: The Widower) stars as the innocent singer struggling to make her voice heard. Her remarkable story details her friendship with a young group called The Beatles and her struggle to hold onto her dreams whilst torn between the two men in her life - manager Brian Epstein and long term love, Bobby.

“Jeff Pope’s ITV biopic on Cilla Black was a fond salute to the girl next door who had a core of steel”

The Telegraph

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Awards

BAFTA

Best mini Series

nominee

BAFTA

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - nominee

Broadcasting Press Guild

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - winner

Broadcasting Press Guild

Best Drama Series

winner

International Emmy Awards

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - nominee

Royal Television Society

Best Actress

Sheridan Smith - nominee

Royal Television Society

Best costume

winner

Cast

Sheridan Smith
Aneurin Barnard
John Henshaw
Melanie Hill
Ed Stoppard

Creative Team

Writer: Jeff Pope
Executive producers: Jeff Pope, Robert Willis and Tony Moulsdale
Producer: Kwadjo Dajan

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