History & The Arts
Why Cilla Black was more than just a light entertainment star
...public. She was sent her into the streets to conduct jokey vox pop interviews and stage outside broadcasts from viewers’ homes. Cilla’s working-class background, Liverpudlian irreverence, and utter absence of pretension made her connections with the public seem especially authentic. The BBC series lasted until 1976, while the pop hits had dwindled slightly earlier,...