Cilla

American  

[sil-uh] / ˈsɪl ə /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a sister of Priam who, with her infant son, was slain by Priam because it had been prophesied that a mother and child of the royal house would cause the destruction of Troy.

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Smith told BBC Radio 2 she felt like an "adopted Scouser" since her critically acclaimed portrayal of Liverpool's Cilla Black in the ITV drama Cilla in 2014.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

What worked best for Bryan was the more British and surreal elements, like "Cilla Black impressions" and William Shakespeare returning to Stratford-on-Avon from London on a stolen scooter and wearing short shorts.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

Smith, famed for her roles in programmes including Cilla, Benidorm and Gavin & Stacey, knew what an "honour" it would be to be cast as Ms Ming.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025

The 35-year-old, a member of "parody band" Ugly Baby, said even as a born-and-bred Scouser he was not immune from scrutiny for his portrayal of Harrison in Cilla.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2025

She could say they were visiting and the children had come to meet Aunt Cilla, and then later the Tillermans could go off and—and do what?

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt