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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 | History Defined

Paul O'Grady's unbreakable bond with 'loyal friend' Cilla Black

Paul previously spoke to the ECHO about his friendship with Cilla Black who was "more like a sister"

Liverpool Echo

Landmark bar which attracted celebrities still serving regulars

It's one of the oldest entertainment venues in the city which has hosted Ringo Starr, Cilla Black and more

Liverpool Echo

Burt Bacharach: A giant of popular music

With his masterful fusion of musical genres, Bacharach added classic after classic to the pop songbook – including Sixties masterpieces ‘Walk on By’, ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ and ‘Do You Know the Way to San Jose’

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Tributes paid to 'genuine superstar' who shared stage with The Beatles

Ted 'Kingsize' Taylor was a key player in the Mersybeat area

Liverpool Echo

Travelodge customer requests that left staff speechless

One customer asked a staff member to "urgently go and collect" their passport for them

Liverpool Echo

Strictly Blackpool week song choices - including Destiny's Child Megamix

Tunes that celebs will Waltz, Samba and Foxtrot to at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom will feature an eclectic mix of hitmakers including Destiny Child, Rihanna and Cilla Black

Daily Mirror

Can you fill my bath with scoops of ice cream? - Bizarre requests made by Travelodge guests this year

One guest asked a member of staff to record a voicemail from Cilla Black, while another wanted afternoon tea with Paddington Bear

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Three teams and a Cilla Black gameshow: the first Women’s Rugby League World Cup

A record crowd is expected at Headingley for the opening match of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. The first tournament, in 2000, was very different

The Guardian - UK

Cilla Black's 'strange' food concoction that was her 'first taste of sin'

"I feel like my soul has been altered by this information"

Liverpool Echo

BBC Strictly's Kym Marsh pokes fun at herself as she 'morphs' into TV icon

Former Coronation Street star Kym reminded fans of another telly favourite

Manchester Evening News

Reason Travelodge has named a floor after every Beatle except Ringo

The ECHO contacted the hotel chain for an explanation

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool celebrities pay their respects after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Millions have taken to social media to pay tribute to The Queen - among them are famous faces from Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

'The day I found Beatles manager Brian Epstein dead in bed 55 years ago'

Personal assistant to Beatles manager Brian, Joanne Petersen opens up about how discovering his body when he was just 32-years-old still haunts her today

Daily Mirror

A look back at Liverpool's Eurovision story as city makes 2023 shortlist

Scouse legend Sonia came second place in the 1993 competition

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Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady’s life – Husband to secret daughter and adorable pets as he leaves Radio 2

Paul O'Grady has lived an interesting life since he was born in Birkenhead in 1955, from near-death experiences to his final days as a presenter on BBC Radio 2

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Tarbuck says comic legend's advice kickstarted 60 year career in comedy

Jimmy Tarbuck has said taking Eric Morecambe's advice helped him reach the comedy heights she has enjoyed over his 60 years on stage and TV

Liverpool Echo

Line of Duty's Daniel Mays says Stephen Graham is his 'Cilla Black'

Stephen set co-star Daniel up with his now wife, Louise Burton

Daily Mirror

Jess Conrad still 'vainest man in showbiz' at 86 - 'my wife and I love the same man!'

The actor and singer has been on stage and screen since 1955 - but you think he was a mixture of Elvis Presley and Brad Pitt rolled into one the way he talks

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Midas Man: release date, cast, plot, trailer, first looks, interview and everything you need to know about the Brian Epstein biopic

Midas Man on Prime Video brings the 1960s music scene to life in a movie about the influential Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein played by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd.

The Guardian - UK

Graham Skidmore obituary

Actor and singer best known as the voice of ‘our Graham’, the announcer on ITV’s Blind Date

Manchester Evening News

Factory Records legend Tony Wilson is still turning heads and raising money for good causes

The Hacienda nightclub boss introduced Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays

Liverpool Echo

The moment Cilla Black exposed an undercover journalist on Blind Date

Cilla Black demanded answers from the journalist after she pulled the wool over everyone's eyes

Liverpool Echo

Mattel's new David Bowie doll 'looks like Cilla Black'

A Barbie doll released in homage of the late David Bowie has been likened to Cilla Black

Daily Mirror

This Morning viewers in hysterics as David Bowie doll looks more like Cilla Black

Mattel released a new Barbie-as-Bowie doll earlier this week and has caused quite the stir online and in the This Morning studio on Friday, thanks to the well-meaning tribute bearing more of a resemblance to Cilla Black

Daily Mirror

BGT to Love Island: Voices behind TV's biggest shows after Blind Date Graham's death

Following the sad death of Graham Skidmore, the iconic voice behind Cilla Black's show Blind Date, we have taken a look at fellow legends with instantly recognisable TV tones

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