Cilla Black
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Still one of the most popular women in television, and consequently the best paid, Cilla is the kindly aunt to the nation, bringing good cheer on shows such as ''Surprise, Surprise'' and ''Blind Date''. | Still one of the most popular women in television, and consequently the best paid, Cilla is the kindly aunt to the nation, bringing good cheer on shows such as ''Surprise, Surprise'' and ''Blind Date''. | ||
| - | Her roots lie in music, where in the 60's she was managed by Brian Epstein and very much a part of the whole Beatles scene. | + | Her roots lie in music, where in the 60's she was managed by Brian Epstein and very much a part of the whole Beatles scene. She served as a cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club. |
''The Moment of Truth'' showed that, when she wants to, Cilla can play with a straight bat where the situation requires. | ''The Moment of Truth'' showed that, when she wants to, Cilla can play with a straight bat where the situation requires. | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 24 August 2007
Biography
Still one of the most popular women in television, and consequently the best paid, Cilla is the kindly aunt to the nation, bringing good cheer on shows such as Surprise, Surprise and Blind Date.
Her roots lie in music, where in the 60's she was managed by Brian Epstein and very much a part of the whole Beatles scene. She served as a cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club.
The Moment of Truth showed that, when she wants to, Cilla can play with a straight bat where the situation requires.
Trivia
Her late husband, Bobby Willis, was also her manager.
Her 17 and a half years at the helm of Blind Date made her the longest-serving female game show host in British TV history.
Books / Tapes
Cilla Black: Bobby's Girl by Douglas Thompson
Contact
Bobsons Productions, The Penthouse, 10 Abbey Orchard Street, London SW1P 2JP.
Web links
World of Cilla - fan page
