Lulu
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie; 3 November 1948), best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s. She is internationally identified, especially by North American audiences, with the song "To Sir with Love" from the film of the same name and with the title song to the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. In European countries, she is also widely known for her Eurovision Song Contest winning entry "Boom Bang-a-Bang" and in the UK for her first hit "Shout", which was performed at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.3325 |
| Birthday | 1948-11-03 |
| Place of Birth | Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK |
| Also Known As | Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, |
1965
The Music of Lennon & McCartney
7/1
A 1965 British television special honouring the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was produced by Granada Television and a...
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Men in Love
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Arthur's Whisky
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My Old School
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1981
An Audience with Dudley Moore
6/1
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2001
Boom! Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show
9/1
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2023
Lulu at the BBC
7.7/3
A trip through the BBC archives for this chance to ‘Shout’ about one of the greatest, best-loved and most enduring entertainers – Lulu. This collecti...
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2022
ABBA V Queen
0/0
Interviews from band members, producers and others comparing two iconic bands - ABBA and Queen.
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60s Legends in Concert
0/0
20 classic performances from the 1960s. Black & White, Special Limited Edition, Live, Original recording of artists including Lulu, Peter & Gordon, Th...
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2000
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
6.227/22
It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.
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1965
U.K. Swings Again
3/2
Three disc jockeys introduce a selection of different UK artists from the 1960s, including Lulu, The Applejacks, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Animals,...
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1967
To Sir, with Love
7.447/361
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1970
Cucumber Castle
6.333/3
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2022
The Sound of 007
7.286/56
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2025
Twiggy
7.7/5
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2002
An Audience with Lulu
0/0
Lulu performs for a celebrity audience, including duets with Elton John, Sting, Enrique Iglesias and Ronan Keating.
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2021
St Andrew’s Day at the BBC
6.5/2
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2010
…Sings Neil Diamond
0/0
A compilation from the BBC archive of performances featuring songs written by, or associated with, Neil Diamond. Featuring Lulu, UB40, Vince Hill, Rob...
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2022
Sidney
7.021/48
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Wa...
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2009
Eurovision: Jade's Story
0/0
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2016
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
5.292/269
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1974
The Cherry Picker
6.25/4
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1997
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
6.091/11
Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching...
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2017
Beside Bowie - The Mick Ronson Story
8.182/11
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To Sir, with Love II
6.4/62
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1965
Gonks Go Beat
3.833/6
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1982
Alice
6.25/4
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2020
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
7.633/76
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2011
Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue
0/0
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2017
My Generation
6.991/58
The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.
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1986
Women in Rock
7/1
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1995
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
7/1
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1999
It’s Lulu
7/1
Lulu is one of the most well-known Scottish singers thanks to her iconic hits including the 1964 hit cover of The Isley Brothers' song 'Shout'. After...
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2001
Top of the Pops: The True Story
0/0
BBC documentary on the long-running British TV show, Top of the Pops.
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2006
Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party
0/0
Go behind the scenes as the Beckhams throw a star-studded World Cup send-off party. This 2002 ITV documentary showcases the preparations, including a...
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1968
Hold On: It's The Dave Clark Five
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Sir Jimmy Savile: As It Happened
0/0
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…Sings Dylan
7/1
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2004
The Best of So Graham Norton
0/0
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