'Obviously I am over the moon and so are my parents and Tess and the kids, but it's the Ken Bruce show and the man has raised the bar so high that I'm just so excited to be able to take the reins. Paul OGrady fans are over the moon as the much-loved star has revealed his next career venture following his infamous BBC Radio exit. Paul is also known for his Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs and Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans as well as presenting BBC Radio 2's Paul O'Grady on the Wireless. Last summer O'Grady left Radio 2 after Steve Wright, 68, Graham Norton, 59, and Simon Mayo, 64, all left and were replaced with a younger lineup. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". The star bid farewell to Radio 2 listeners forever on Friday 26 August and went on to land a job on Talk TV. For over 14 years, the 67-year-old had been hosting the Sunday afternoon show before a shift saw him routinely switching with . They have to be. Radio 2 was always for an older audience.'. The presenter, 66, has been replaced with comedian . The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in August after 14 years at the station, saying he wasnt really happy there. 'Radio 2 has changed, it's not what it was,' he told Metro.co.uk. 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They always show the dog playing with the kids, catching a ball and sitting on the sofa and the new owner saying they wouldnt be without them. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years, but a recent scheduling change saw Rob Beckett taking over for two three-month stints each year. Let's enjoy the week ahead!". The 72-year-old Scottish broadcaster will host his final 9.30am to 12pm Radio 2 show on Friday after 31 years before joining Greatest Hits Radio. He is certainly not wrong there. Beckett will return to Sunday afternoons for his next 13-week run of shows next Sunday. And I always have a look for bed bugs! The hit musical will be embarking on a UK and Ireland tour from March 2023. His last show will be broadcast on Friday (3 March). Paul O'Grady handed in his notice at Radio 2 after being asked to share his regular slot with Rob Beckett, who, at 37, is three decades his junior. However, Paul O'Grady has admitted he is leaving his BBC Radio 2 program because he "wasn't very thrilled" with the changes made to the schedule that made him share the position with another presenter, Rob Beckett. , updated Im going to do her a lot older, where shes got no tolerance at all for kids all she wants to do is listen to her radio and get drunk. After 14 years, you left your Radio 2 show last year, handing in your notice after being . Paul O'Grady fans are over the moon as the much-loved star has revealed his next career venture following his infamous BBC Radio exit. The 67-year-old has hosted the Sunday . "Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.". He said he was doing a national tour of Annie. 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Although Paul has joked that he has repeatedly asked ITV whether they really want him back for another series, it looks like keen fans certainly haven't seen the last of him yet. its first come first served, #NotTheSameWithoutYOU pic.twitter.com/FUfKJWKYJN, #TeamPOGradio is back (@malprin) November 21, 2022. Posts. Paul O'Grady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after station bosses made him share his Sunday afternoon slot with another presenter as part of a push to attract younger listeners.. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". Pauls radio producer Malcolm announced the news today, writing on Twitter: Pauls taking #TeamPOGradio to @BoomRadioUK for the annual Christmas show!, Alongside a picture of Paul, the caption continued: Its a one-off special and, if youd like a shoutout, for your friends or family, email now.. Vote now! 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You may want to read Metas Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. Why do they never ask the listeners for their views? The decision . for a Royal special, tonight on ITV1 & ITVX at 9pm! Published: 9 Aug 2022 . She was a little raggy thing when I got her but shes cock of the walk now. Two genuine slip ups today -- "get the incest going" instead of "get the incense going", and his mobile phone dinged to announce an SMS just after he had asked a friend to get in touch. Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary. Will you be tuning into Paul O Gradys show on Christmas Day? The former Lily Savage star has been hosting a Sunday evening show on the station from 5pm until 7pm since 2009. Vote now! Download Podcasts. He has made it his own and he is an absolute legend of broadcasting. He reportedly broke a clause that he himself had created in his TV contract to be able to adopt the pup, who originally arrived at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home in search of a new owner. "I ended up talking to my pigs!" Paul O'Grady has spoken out about recent changes at Radio 2, admitting he feels the station is "not what it was".. Last year, the former talk show host stepped down from his BBC radio show after 14 years, which came shortly after it was announced he'd be alternating in his regular slot with comedian Rob Beckett. "We have some news After 31 years of presenting the 9:30am-midday weekday show Ken Bruce has decided to leave," a statement from the BBC read. Theres a new regime now, I do 13 weeks on and then 13 off which is nothing to do with me as its a management decision. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. They wanted three and to tell you the truth I dont have an idea in my head for the third one! The BBC should think long and hard about what will help retain its older listeners (many of whom are flocking to the likes of Boom Radio for its dedication to nostalgic hits), while still drafting in the generation coming up behind. In the meantime, lets look at what we still have. Bruce told the Mail he was 'surprised and disappointed' by the decision. 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Paul OGrady has expressed his disappointment with BBC Radio 2, saying its not what it was. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. There's not another radio programme like it the incomparable Paul O'Grady. However, relations between Ken and the radio station appeared to have soured in recent weeks, with the legend announcing that he had been forced to cut his contract short by the BBC. Earlier in the week, Radio 2 announced that the 67-year-old presenter Paul had decided to leave . Offeecial Radio 2 show page Paul James O'Grady , MBE (born 14 Juin 1955) is an Inglis comedian, telly presenter, actor, writer an radio disc jockey. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "I just . Read about our approach to external linking. Paul O'Grady has finished his 14-year stint on Radio 2 and confirmed reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot. 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Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Craig, definitely. Vanessa Feltz has also quit her early morning breakfast show, along with her BBC London presenting job, amid speculation she could be joining a revamped talkTV schedule. Maybe it is a deeply-embedded loyalty to the station I never realised I had, maybe it is blind optimism, but I dont think this is the case. 1:05. Bruce leaving is undoubtedly the end of an era, but that doesnt mean it spells the end of the station. Paul's last programme will be on Sunday 14 August as he comes to the end of . "Anyway, thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may you continue!". MORE : Craig Revel Horwood loves playing Miss Hannigan in Annie: She despises children and shes drunk most of the time, MORE : Vernon Kay emotional as he speaks out on taking over from Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies aged 61 after brain aneurysm, Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals babys gender in adorable moment with sister Izzis young children, Babatunde Aleshe confirms Matt Hancock is out of Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Read more: Entertainment Daily Awards 2022: Is Paul OGrady your National Treasure? We wish Ken all the best for the future.. 'To be asked to step into those big shoes it was a big deep breath, I'll be honest with you. Calmer skies are ahead. "We wish Paul the very best of luck and hope to work . "Happily with the chat show, Eurovision and Drag Race the BBC continues to be my perfect TV home.". Bruce is the latest veteran to leave the station, but he insists it is his decision. Shes lovely, the friendliest dog on the planet. Care worker for Camden, the Vauxhall Tavern's drag-show compere and now Cupid on Blind Date, Paul O'Grady discusses love, loss and loathing the Tories The statement concluded: "[We] will continue to be a multi-generational radio station that serves a 35-plus audience with listeners tuning in each week to our brilliant range of programmes, hosted by some of the UKs best-loved presenters.". Paul O'Grady thanked his listeners and said he can now "run free" as he signed off from his final BBC Radio 2 show on Sunday. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Paul O'Grady, first shown on 11 October 2004.The programme is a teatime chat show consisting of a mixture of celebrity guests, comic stunts, musical performances, and occasionally viewer competitions.. Paul O'Grady fans have been left 'concerned' following the BBC 's decision to cut back his Radio 2 slot. The veteran TV presenter went on to admit he "wasn't really happy" with controversial changes at the BBC station - including sharing his show on a '13 weeks on, 13 weeks off' basis with comedian Rob Beckett. A terrific listen today. Paul O'Grady signed off on Sunday from his final Radio 2 show, O'Grady with Malcolm Prince, the producer on his radio show since 2009, Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. Audio Producer #TeamPOGradio with Paul O'Grady. An industry insider said the move by the BBC made the broadcaster look 'very ungracious' about Bruce's 'decades of service'. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years . O'Grady came to prominence in the 1990s as a stand-up comedian with a Scouse drag queen persona, Lily Savage, with which he presented game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes. While one very upset fan responded, typing: So very sad about this management decision Paul. Radio 2 fans have accused the BBC of ageism after Paul O'Grady quit the station today. The broadcasters comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio. The tv star will not be on the airwaves until May as Rob Beckett takes over his BBC Radio 2 slot. Leave a comment if you're watching! "Radio 2 was always for an older audience," the For The Love of Dogs star continued sorrowfully to the Metro. Chris Evans bids farewell to BBC Radio 2. 'It is part of us, it is in our DNA - Ken Bruce is mid-mornings. Its a Cinderella story. The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV until December 2005, before moving to . The For The Love Of Dogs star, 66, has been a familiar voice on the radio slot . The 66-year-old comedian has helmed his Paul O'Grady on the Wireless show since 2009 with fans tuning in every Sunday to be warmed by his gentle humour and celebrity anecdotes from 5-7pm. Then somebody said, You get on with elephants, whats up with you? And its true. What is their net worth? Although the presenter had fully intended to continue as contracted until the end of March, the BBC decided Friday would be his last show. There are currently no available episodes, Paul shares another recipe. Join Paul and the Dogs at. The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the newsBruce was leaving the BBC station after 45 years to go to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio. Reels. @Battersea_. Secret husband The 67-year-old announced in August this year that he was stepping down . He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. The presenter took to Instagram to share a message with his followers ahead of his final show on August 14. Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show.. Paul O'Grady and producer Malcolm discuss the merits of another birthday. InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the . Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. Sex and the City icon Kim Cattrall responded to Pauls post to say: Rest well alongside a lipstick kiss emoji. Broadcaster Paul O'Grady has revealed his a next role after leaving BBC Radio 2 - and it's something very different. Together they will meet some of the dogs struggling to be rehomed and assist with their treatment and care, in the hope of finding them a happy-ever-after home of their own in time for Christmas. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Now, OGrady, who left Radio 2 in 2021 after being asked to share his slot with comedian Rob Beckett, has explained the motivation behind his decision. But in February he was forced to give up half of his shows and share the time slot with 36-year-old comedian Rob Beckett with the men swapping presenting duties every three months. Joined December 2011. Hes an experienced broadcaster, has put in the hours as a stand-in, and he might just surprise us. Paul O'Grady handed in his notice at Radio 2 after being asked to share his regular slot with Rob Beckett, who, at 37, is three decades his junior. The broadcaster, 67, took to the Radio 2 airwaves one last time earlier today . To mark the occasion, Daily Star has taken a sneak-peek into his life. BBC Radio 2 is introducing some schedule changes on a Sunday afternoon and has announced its special programming for the Spring. TV tonight 396 Following. His final programme will be this Sunday . Craig Charles' Radio 2 show on a Saturday night was axed last summer, amid the ongoing shake up of the BBC stations. The Drag Race UK judge began presenting his Saturday morning show in 2010, following Jonathan Ross' BBC exit, but after 10 years on-air he walked away from the gig. Join Paul for an exclusive live afternoon chat and book signing at. Jamie Phillips It really, really means a lot and I'm back on afternoons until the Autumn from tomorrow anyway.
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