Cilla Battersby-Brown

Cilla Battersby-Brown
Coronation Street character
Portrayed by	Wendi Peters
Duration	2003–2007, 2014
First appearance	Episode 5607 20 October 2003
Last appearance	Episode 8513 14 November 2014
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Kieran Roberts (2003) Stuart Blackburn (2014)
Spin-off appearances	Coronation Street: Out of Africa (2008)
In-universe information Occupation Barmaid Catering assistant Nurse Husband Les Battersby (2005–2008) Sons Billy Brown Chesney Brown Daughters Fiz Brown Stepdaughters Leanne Battersby Grandsons Joseph Brown Aled Winter-Brown Bryn Winter-Brown Granddaughters Hope Stape Carys Winter-Brown Llio Winter-Brown

Cilla Petunia Aurelia Brown (formerly Battersby-Brown) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Wendi Peters. She made her first appearance on 20 October 2003. After three years in the role, Peters announced her departure from the show in January 2007. Cilla made her on-screen exit on 12 October 2007. Peters later reprised the role for the feature-length episode Coronation Street: Out of Africa, in November 2008. This was produced on the condition that it would be only be available on DVD and would never be broadcast on TV. On 26 June 2014, it was announced that Peters would reprise the role of Cilla for a short stint. She returned for three weeks from 22 October to 14 November 2014.

Cilla was introduced as a love interest for established character Les Battersby (Bruce Jones), after his marriage to Janice (Vicky Entwistle) ended after nearly ten years. Cilla was also the mother of Chesney (Sam Aston), Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) and Billy Brown (Jay Martin). During her time on the show, Cilla pulled several scams and was disliked by most of her neighbours. She was diagnosed with skin cancer and later used her condition to get revenge on Les after he had an affair. Cilla left Weatherfield for Las Vegas in 2007, leaving her teenage son Chesney behind.