Netflix fans go wild for 'brilliant' British drama 'not to be missed' a decade on from its ITV release to rave reviews
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.
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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.
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