“I remember one day my son, our Robert, was looking at me on the settee and looking at me on the television, and then all of a sudden he said: 'Why don't you bring that pretty mummy home with you?' And I thought: 'Oh dear, I'm going to have to dress up at home now as well!'”

English singer, actress and television presenter

Cilla Black was an English singer, actress, and television presenter. She was known professionally by the name Cilla Black, and became a familiar figure in British popular culture. Her work spanned music, acting, and television, which made her a recognisable presence across several areas of entertainment. She is remembered chiefly for that broad career, rather than for a single role or performance.