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Cilla

7.220141 seasonPGTV SeriesDrama

Three-part biopic of the Liverpudlian songbird who would later find fame and fortune. It tells of her rocky road to fame and captures the essence of 1960s Liverpool.

DirectorPaul Whittington
WriterJeff Pope
ProducersKwadjo Dajan·Robert Willis

Where to watch

Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 15, 2014 9.0
E2
Episode 2
Sep 22, 2014 9.5
E3
Episode 3
Sep 29, 2014 9.0

Cast · Directed by Paul Whittington

SSSheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith
Cilla Black
ABAneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard
Bobby Willis
ESEd Stoppard
Ed Stoppard
Brian Epstein
JHJohn Henshaw
John Henshaw
John White
MHMelanie Hill
Melanie Hill
Priscilla White
CDCeri Dupree
Ceri Dupree
Danny La Rue
TD
Tom Dunlea
Ringo Starr
JFJack Farthing
Jack Farthing
John Lennon
KMKevin Mains
Kevin Mains
Paul McCartney
MHMichael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins
George Harrison
ECElliot Cowan
Elliot Cowan
George Martin
SMShaun Mason
Shaun Mason
Trevor

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Cilla — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cilla?

Cilla is streaming on Britbox in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cilla on Netflix?

No, Cilla is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Cilla on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cilla isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Cilla for free?

Cilla is available on Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Cilla?

Cilla has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of Cilla out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Cilla are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Cilla?

No — Cilla ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Cilla based on a true story?

Yes — Cilla is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).