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Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans go wild for 'brilliant' British drama 'not to be missed' a decade on from its ITV release to rave reviews
Netflix fans have gone wild for a 'brilliant' British drama 'not to be missed' a decade on from its ITV release. The three-part biopic, titled Cilla, first hit screens on ITV back in 2014. Following 'Cilla Black's rocky path from Liverpool clubs to the top of the charts,' according to the synopsis, the drama has since been added to Netflix. Cilla was a famous singer and television presenter, known for her hit singles You're My World and Anyone Who Had A Heart. The series explores the famous singer's relationships including with Bobby Willis and Brian Epstein. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Cilla was a famous singer and television presenter, known for her hit singles You're My World and Anyone Who Had a Heart Sheridan Smith plays the titular star, alongside Aneurin Barnard, John Henshaw and others. In the show, Sheridan dons a sleek ginger bob - strikingly different to her longer, blonde locks. Cilla has received raving reviews by fans and one penned on Google: 'Brilliant portrayal of Cilla by Sheridan Smith who also sings all the songs! Wow! The whole cast were fabulous. One not to be missed!' 'Brilliant. Loved this series, Smith always smashes it,' someone else said. Another added: 'Great performance by all and gives a great feel for the early 60's in Liverpool.' The show was a hit when it first aired over a decade ago, and triggered Cilla's music to be back in the charts. Thousands flocked to buy Cilla's 1964 Number 1 smash Anyone Who Had A Heart after Sheridan performed it on the show back in 2014. The classic track was at number 46 in the midweek chart, as well as reaching the top of the Irish charts. Cilla has received raving reviews by fans and some took to Google to leave their verdicts Cilla, who sadly passed away aged 72 in 2015, watched the show and gave Sheridan her seal of approval for portraying her. The Liverpudlian told the Daily Mirror: 'It's a strange experience seeing other people recreating your life... I was a bit worried when I heard that Sheridan was playing me because I'd only ever seen her as Mrs Biggs'. However she added: 'I needn't have worried because Sheridan is absolutely terrific. I can't fault her. But God knows how she sang so well with those false teeth in', during an interview with the newspaper's Rachael Bletchly. It comes as Blind Date is set to make a sensational return to TV after 22 years away from screens. The legendary dating show - famously hosted by the late Cilla Black from 1985 to 2003 - is eyeing up Claudia Winkleman, Holly Willoughby or Davina McCall to host the revival. Originally, rumours suggested the ITV hit would make a comeback on BBC but now sources claim the love-match show will reboot on Disney+. An insider told The Sun: 'Although there's likely to be some modern twists, the bosses very much want to keep the essence of the original. 'There'll be key elements returning, including the famous sliding wall. The legendary dating show - famously hosted by the late Cilla Black from 1985 to 2003 - hopes to get Davina (pictured) in the mix 'Plus there will be a prize up for grabs of a wedding package, which echoes Cilla's famous gag whenever couples had enjoyed a successful date, and she used to ask, "Do I need to buy an 'at for the wedding?"' MailOnline has contacted Disney+ for comment. In March, former This Morning host Holly was tipped to become the next Cilla, with the presenter lining up a string of big-money deals worth up to £10million. The revival was previously being considered by Holly's husband Dan Baldwin, and the star had previously stepped into Cilla's shoes when she hosted a reboot of Surprise Surprise. Cilla is available to stream on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix viewers rush to watch 'astonishing' three-part Cilla Black drama
Cilla originally aired on ITV back in 2014 and has now arrived on Netflix for viewers to binge Netflix subscribers have been praising a three-part drama featuring Sheridan Smith, which recently debuted on the streaming platform. Originally broadcast on ITV in 2014, Cilla stars Sheridan as the legendary singer Cilla Black. The series delves into the early stages of Cilla's career and explores how her life was transformed upon meeting Brian Epstein, the manager of The Beatles. Sheridan is joined by a stellar cast including Aneurin Barnard as Cilla's husband Bobby, Ed Stoppard portraying Brian Epstein, John Henshaw as Cilla's father, and Melanie Hill as Cilla's mother. The official synopsis for Cilla reads: "'Cilla' tells of her rocky rise to fame and will capture the essence of 1960s Liverpool, the atmosphere of promise and excitement as the Merseybeat music scene was on the verge of exploding in a blaze of tight-fitting skirts, stiletto heels, and beehives." It further elaborates: "A young, unknown Cilla works in the austere environs of the typists' pool at a local company, dreaming of stardom. The drama looks at how she met the two men who came to love her and ultimately fought over her - future husband Bobby Willis and legendary manager Brian Epstein, the tragic young businessman who also guided the career of The Beatles. "We learn how Cilla's burgeoning friendship with John, Paul, George, and Ringo - the four young men who went on to conquer the music world - shaped her career. "It was family friend Ritchie Starkey (Ringo), the teddy-boy with a greasy quiff, who helped her to cross paths with Brian Epstein and producer George Martin, who were to launch her career with recording sessions at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios." The series has garnered high praise from viewers, many of whom have lauded Sheridan Smith's stunning representation of Cilla, née Priscilla Maria Veronica White, reports Surrey Live. "Brilliant portrayal of Cilla by Sheridan Smith, who also sings all the songs! Wow! The whole cast were fabulous. One not to be missed," exclaimed one viewer on Google. Another telly buff penned: "Brilliant. Loved this series, Smith always smashes it," while another chimed in, adding: "Great performance by all and gives a great feel for the early 60's in Liverpool."
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Three Different Beatles Albums Chart This Week — And Two Of Them Return
Three Beatles albums chart in the U.K. this week, with 1967–1970 leading the charge as several ... More classic collections show notable gains. The Beatles at the press launch for their new album 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', held at Brian Epstein's house at 24 Chapel Street, London, 19th May 1967. Left to right: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr, John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Paul McCartney. (Photo by) It's almost never surprising to see The Beatles on the charts in the United Kingdom. The group remains one of the most beloved and listened-to acts in history, especially in the band's home country, where the musicians first found one another and began creating the music that would go on to define a generation. Sometimes, one tune or compilation from the group holds steady in the U.K., but this frame, a pair of best-of sets not only show up on multiple tallies, they manage to climb nearly everywhere. That's partially thanks to the fading impact of Record Store Day releases, which dominated the charts last week, but also simply because people never seem to get enough of The Beatles. This frame, three classic collections by The Beatles appear on the U.K. charts: 1962–1966, 1967–1970, and 1. Each title finds space on at least one list, though not all are moving in the same direction. Only 1 — the best-of project packed with the band's many No. 1 singles — takes a step back, dipping a few spots on the Official Albums Downloads chart. Meanwhile, 1962–1966 and 1967–1970 are on the rise. Between the two companion collections named for the years during which The Beatles' original singles were released, 1967–1970 is the top performer this frame. The set pushes back into the upper half of the Official Albums chart, jumping to No. 50 on the ranking of the most-consumed full-lengths and EPs in the nation. It also enjoys a solid boost on the Official Albums Streaming roster, climbing from No. 52 to No. 45. While 1967–1970 posts the stronger numbers overall, 1962–1966 is no disappointment either. The earlier collection, which highlights tunes released during the band's initial breakthrough years, rises from No. 98 to No. 88 on the Official Albums chart. It also lifts on the Official Albums Streaming tally, albeit by a slightly smaller margin. This time around, it moves from No. 82 to No. 77. Each of the three Beatles albums mentioned has now spent at least one year on every chart it currently lands on. The shortest span among them belongs to 1962–1966 on the Official Albums Streaming chart, where it hits 52 weeks — or exactly one year — on the tally this frame. Meanwhile, 1 continues to enjoy truly incredible staying power, as it has thus far racked up an eye-popping 235 appearances on the Official Albums Downloads list.
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
April 10 marks the 55th anniversary of The Beatles' breakup. We look at their legacy.
April 10 marks the 55th anniversary of The Beatles' breakup. We look at their legacy. Fifty-five years ago – on April 10, 1970 – the Beatles broke up, marking the end of one of rock 'n' roll's most prominent bands. Between 1962 and 1970, The Beatles – a four-man band from Liverpool, England – were among the most influential bands in music history, inspiring others such as The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Queen and Nirvana. Together, the Beatles wrote more than 300 songs, were nominated for 25 Grammy Awards, won eight, and starred in five movies. There are several theories as to why The Beatles broke up: the death of long-time manager Brian Epstein, disputes with business management, creative differences, or John Lennon's relationship with his future wife, Yoko Ono. The band ultimately drifted apart. Here's a look at their albums and interesting facts about the groundbreaking band: Who wrote the majority of The Beatles' songs? Although The Beatles were together for less than a decade, the songwriting of Paul McCartney and John Lennon pushed the boundaries of music and evolved throughout the 1960s. All four band members composed several songs. A study published in The Journal of Beatles Studies examined the number of songs written by each of the four Beatles between 1962 and 1970, when the band was with EMI Music Publishing. What they found: More: Four Beatles movies out in 2028: See who's playing John, Paul, George and Ringo All four members continued making music after the breakup. Of the original band members, McCartney and Starr are the only surviving members. Both are still performing. John Lennon's life was cut short at 40 years old on Dec. 9, 1980, when an obsessed fan named Mark David Chapman shot and killed Lennon while outside his New York City apartment. George Harrison died in 2001 of cancer at 58. The band received their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. SOURCE Liverpool University Press, Journal of Beatles Studies, and USA TODAY research
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevin Proctor, British Producer Behind Brian Epstein Biopic ‘Midas Man,' Charged With Stalking Actress
EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Proctor, a British producer involved in making Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man, appeared in court today to face a charge of stalking an actress. The 46-year-old was present at Tameside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he was accused of 'stalking involving serious alarm/distress.' The charge relates to his treatment of Nicola Holt, an actress and model who has appeared in series including Viewpoint and Hollyoaks. More from Deadline We Can Work It Out: Beatles Manager Movie 'Midas Man' Gets Third Director To Finish Up Turbulent Production Beatles Manager Movie 'Midas Man' Won't Restart Filming Until Late January Beatles Actors Revealed For Brian Epstein Movie 'Midas Man', First Look Images Proctor was due to enter a plea, but applied for an adjournment on medical grounds. The court agreed to reschedule the plea hearing for May 30 at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. Proctor, who spoke to confirm his name and address, has been remanded on conditional bail until the hearing. To prevent witness interference or the obstruction of justice, the producer cannot contact Holt or enter Bolton, a town in Greater Manchester. Deadline has contacted Proctor for comment. As a producer, Proctor was most recently involved in Midas Man, the biopic about Epstein, the so-called 'fifth Beatle.' The film stars The Queen's Gambit breakout Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Epstein, as well as featuring Emily Watson, Jay Leno, and Eddie Marsan. It was released in the U.S. in January on Olyn, the independent streaming service. Proctor was cited as a producer throughout Midas Man's development, but his credit was missing from the final feature. Variety reported on the film's troubled path to the screen in January, including alleged tensions between Proctor and the film's original director Jonas Akerlund. Proctor has left Studio Pow, which produced Midas Man. Proctor's other credits include Cordelia, the psychological thriller starring Antonia Campbell-Hughes and Johnny Flynn; and Funny Cow, a story about a female comedian starring Maxine Peake, Paddy Considine, and Stephen Graham. Proctor has several high-profile credits as a production manager and production secretary, according to IMDb. These include BBC series Sherlock and Luther, as well as the Apple TV+ drama Surface. He also worked as an assistant production coordinator on Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Black Mirror' Season 7 So Far 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max? 'The White Lotus' Season 3: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More
