233 following. The 67-year-old announced in August this year that he was stepping down . Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. Everyone and their dog waded in on what they thought of this, and the whole saga has been poorly handled, awkward, messy, and worst of all, a sad way to close such an esteemed three decades for Bruce. Why do they never ask the listeners for their views? 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I havent got one. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". So, all being well and providing Im not in India or Borneo, travel restrictions permitting, I should be back some time in May. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Many took to Twitter to express their delight for the TV and radio legend. Following his departure from Radio 2, the much-loved presenter has revealed that he is not only working on a second series of the NTA nominated series For the Love of Dogs but also the release of a second childrens book. The former Coronation Street star can still be heard on BBC Radio 6 Music each weekday (1-4pm) and on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show (Saturday nights, 6-9pm). You can leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know. The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV until December 2005, before moving to . When I was in a hotel room, Id put a shower cap over the fire alarm and make myself breakfast. Paul OGrady reflects on another birthday, Paul OGrady recalls Malcolms movie career. He's achieved fame uisin his comedic drag queen chairacter, "Lily Savage", an later becam weel kent for presentin TV programmes as himsel, sic as The Paul O'Grady Show . Paul O'Grady has revealed that his BBC Radio 2 weekend show will not air again until May due to a "management decision". In need of constant stimulation, he struggled to thrive without human contact while he was confined to his farm in Kent. A BBC spokesperson emphasised that it was OGradys decision to quit: Were sad to say that after 14 years on Sunday afternoons, Paul OGrady has decided to leave Radio 2. When we were in the West End with Annie, Starlight Express was on around the corner. In just a handful of years, the stations schedule has undergone so much change that the media has referred to a Radio 2 bloodbath, and OGrady is just one of those who has fallen victim. 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. Fans reacted in horror at his shock news with actress Amanda Mealing branding the move by Radio 2 basses: a f**king farce. The decision . Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in August after 14 years at the station, saying he wasnt really happy there. He said: 'My dad is a lorry driver and I said this when I joined Radio 2 and started standing in for Steve Wright, so we've always had Radio 2 on in the background. 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. BBC Radio 2 fans are angry after hearing fan favourite Paul O'Grady is being taken off air after 23 years - to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. The tv star will not be on the airwaves until May as Rob Beckett takes over his BBC Radio 2 slot. Comedy legend Paul O'Grady has been a regular Radio 2 host on Sunday afternoons since 2009 but has been removed from airwaves by BBC bosses and fans are not happy about his replacement. O'Grady, who left Radio 2 in 2021 after being asked to share his slot with comedian Rob Beckett, criticised the approach taken by bosses. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Vote now! Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? ', The comments below have not been moderated, By @WGBpl. "I have loved every moment with my Radio 2 'Early Birds' and will miss my Lovely Listeners, Jolly Good Fellows and beloved friends and colleagues at Radio 2 with all my heart," she told listeners via a statement. The staff in Battersea Dogs And Cats Home are so good that youll see it blossom and go off to a really nice home. He said in a lengthy Instagram post: Its my last Radio2 Sunday show for quite sometime, our listening figures have shot up so a great big thank you to everyone who listens. He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. I learnt two songs on the ukulele, I made loads of chutney and jam and I wrote a kids book. I always say, You dont want this again, do you, arent you sick of me? I think its popular because its a feel-good programme. , updated The exodus of stars from Radio 2 will see Ken Bruce walk away today after 31 years - joining the likes of Paul O'Grady, Steve Wright and Vanessa Feltz in moving on from the BBC station for . 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. 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. Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn has also complained about his Golden Hour show being shunted to Sunday nights. Ahead of his last show, Paul O'Grady revealed why he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show. Ta-ra everyone.". It isnt an easy balancing act, but this shifting landscape will no doubt kick Radio 2 into gear. Chris Evans bids farewell to BBC Radio 2. In Paul's absence, 36-year-old Celebs Go Dating narrator and stand up comedian Rob will be taking over the Sunday evening time slot with some loyal listeners threatening to boycott the station in protest. You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot. Camilla, Queen Consort, will feature in a special episode. Save. Paul O'Grady breaks silence as BBC Radio 2 show taken off air amid 'new regime'. BBC Radio 2 is introducing some schedule changes on a Sunday afternoon and has announced its special programming for the Spring. Do you have a story to sell? Paul O'Grady has quit his BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years on air. 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 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 been at the station for 14 years and has hosted the Sunday afternoon slot since 2009. 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.. Ticket includes the latest edition of Eddie Albert & The Amazing Animal Gang - The Curse of the Smugglers' Treasure (Out Now) @HarperCollinsCh. 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. 2-min read. 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The TV and radio host lamented that he was "disappointed", suggesting Radio 2 was always intended for an older audience, but that producers are on a quest to make it more appealing to the younger generation. OGrady has said this weekends show will be his final broadcast: Ive loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and Im going to miss my listeners as well as the fun Ive had with my producer, Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go.. 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. The 67-year-old hosted the Sunday afternoon programme for almost 13 years . Paul OGrady has expressed his disappointment with BBC Radio 2, saying its not what it was. They have to be. The broadcaster's comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving . Paul O'Grady leaves Sunday Radio 2 show after 14 years. I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. Radio 2 has been attempting to attract a younger audience in recent years, while also reducing the wage bill it pays some of its leading presenters. She was a little raggy thing when I got her but shes cock of the walk now. I do her far more downtrodden. An industry insider said the move by the BBC made the broadcaster look 'very ungracious' about Bruce's 'decades of service'. Jamie Phillips Radio 2 listeners have expressed their anger as Paul O'Grady has been taken off-air until May - a decision he insists was down to show bosses. Fortunately, Paul is still very much in demand with TV producers, admitting that he has "already" been asked to take part in another series of For The Love Of Dogs. 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Gardening leave, it was reported, to avoid each day being one big advert for his new slot on their rival, Bauers Greatest Hits Radio. It leaves a sour taste.'. At around the same time, veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 72, also left the station to transfer to Greatest Hits Radio, sparking an "ageism" row. Besides Sausage and his other dogs, Paul also keeps pigs, chickens, sheep, goats and fluffy alpacas, meaning there's never a quiet moment on the farm. Watch: Paul O'Grady explains reasons for leaving Radio 2 after 14 years. Bruce told the Mail he was 'surprised and disappointed' by the decision. In July last year, Vanessa Feltz decided to turn her early alarm off for good and quit quit BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio London. "Thank you very much for the kind words. (ITV/Getty/BBC) BBC Radio 2 has been undergoing somewhat of a facelift over the last few years. However, the For the Love of Dogs presenter has since been snapped up by Boom Radio UK for a one-off Christmas Day special. Audio Producer #TeamPOGradio with Paul O'Grady. 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. Youll get a dog coming in thats in a terrible state and terrified of its own shadow. Paul O'Grady leaves Sunday Radio 2 show after 14 years. O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years . TV tonight Steve Wright, who earned 450,000 a year, has also lost his longstanding afternoon show. "Anyway, thanks very much and good luck to everyone on Radio 2 and long may you continue!". BBC launches hunt to find singer's for King's coronation choir, following the newsBruce was leaving the BBC station after 45 years to go to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio. for a Royal special, tonight on ITV1 & ITVX at 9pm! Entertainment Daily Awards 2022: Is Paul OGrady your National Treasure? The news comes after a recent change up at the station saw O'Grady sharing his . He is certainly not wrong there. Radio 2 adamantly denied her claims in a statement in which it added that the channel "is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old". Radio 2 "is not what it was" and its quest for a younger audience makes no sense, according to Paul O'Grady, who departed the station last year. "This show stays," he confirmed, referring to his popular weekend programme, before reassuring fans he will be doing ''other exciting projects for Radio 2 in the future.'. I had intended fulfilling my contract until the end of March but the BBC has decided it wants me to leave earlier. Paul O'Grady is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show following a shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. 5-min read. Hes an experienced broadcaster, has put in the hours as a stand-in, and he might just surprise us. After 14 years, you left your Radio 2 show last year, handing in your notice after being . Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, wished him luck for the future and said she was "sorry to see him go". Thats enough because Ive got other commitments with animals. Comedy legend Paul O'Grady has been a regular Radio 2 host on Sunday afternoons since 2009 – but has been removed from airwaves by BBC bosses and fans are not happy about his replacement 1:05. He said he was doing a national tour of Annie. The comedian, 67, has hosted a Sunday afternoon programme on the UKs most popular radio station for the last 14 years. . 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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. "So I'm not going anywhere. At first, I thought, I dont want to go to Thailand. I went a bit sulky! The BAFTA . Paul has recently decided to quit BBC Radio 2 after 14 years and his final show aired on Sunday (August 14). In response to Bruces tweet, a BBC spokesperson told The Independent: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. Where do Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton live? Born on June 14, 1955 in Birkenhead, before he hit the big time, TV star Paul O' Grady performed as Lily Savage in the 80s. However, after almost 12 blissful years, I now need to step down to catch up on a much needed decades deficit of beauty sleep! At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. His last show included many of his popular segments, including providing the recipe for a Hawaiian-style cocktail and paying tribute to listeners' pets that have recently died. Paul O'Grady is stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show after hosting the Sunday afternoon slot for 14 years. What is their net worth? Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. Paul O'Grady said in a statement on Tuesday he "loved" doing his Sunday afternoon show but feels it is the "right time to go" (PA) Paul O'Grady has issued a lengthy statement explaining the BBC 's decision to take his radio show off air until May. 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. "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. All rights reserved. To get the latest news from the capital visit Metro.co.uk's visitMetro's London news hub. I'd like to thank my producer Malcolm Prince and all the teams I've worked with for a great decade of radio. Courteney Cox reacts to Prince Harry's claim he did mushrooms at house [REVELATIONS], Louise Minchin gave up sport 30 years ago over changing bodyshape [INTERVIEW], Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford share rare snaps with son on birthday [PICTURES]. Ken Bruce will host his last ever Radio 2 show today, two months after he confirmed he would be moving on after 31 years at the BBC station. 2-min read. Join Paul for an exclusive live afternoon chat and book signing at. Paul O'Grady has revealed he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show as he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. His last show . The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . He has made it his own and he is an absolute legend of broadcasting. Download Podcasts. His personality, spontaneity and don't-take-this-too-seriously work so well on the radio. Four more whiskies later and Im saying, Do you know, I wouldnt mind doing a few weeks of Annie. So, Im doing seven weeks. By Molly Powell. This article contains content provided by Instagram. He had hosted the 5pm-7pm drivetime slot solo for nine years before Jo Whiley was drafted in to be his co-host in 2018. Work in tv, radio and theatre when they'll have me and now and then I'll write a book. His last show will be broadcast on Friday (3 March). If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on. 03:00. In an Instagram post on Sunday, O'Grady said: "The reason I'm leaving, because everybody's asking me this, is because I wasn't really happy with the 13 weeks on, 13 weeks off business. The decision did not sit well with Simon who quit months later, after saying he'd imagined himself staying at the station until he retired. He added that it was time to "hang up his headphones" and "run free". Secret husband Read more: Entertainment Daily Awards 2022: Is Paul OGrady your National Treasure? The TV and radio host lamented that he was . BBC Radio 2, Paul OGrady lamented this week, is not what it once was. Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. One passionate fan tweeted: Oh that is the best news!! Something went wrong, please try again later. In just a handful of years, the station's schedule has undergone so much change that the . "We wish Paul the very best of luck and hope to work . Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Paul O'Grady has criticised Radio 2, saying 'it's not what it was' after Ken Bruce quit his primetime show.. You may want to read Metas Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. Her and one of my other dogs, Nancy, have a bit of rivalry theyll fight over balls and growl at each other, but next thing theyre sleeping together. Videos Tagged. If you do try a Blue Motorcycle, please drink responsibly, Paul OGrady and producer Malcolm discuss the merits of another birthday, Paul OGrady responds to a request from a loyal listener. By Hello everyone! 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 #POGDOGS. BBC Radio 2, Paul O'Grady lamented this week, is not what it once was. OGrady, 67, said that Radio 2 was always for an older audience. The presenter will be absent from BBC Radio 2 for 13 weeks. Bruce revealed on Friday (24 February) that he had been asked to leave before fulfilling his contract for another month. Paul O'Grady is set to play Miss Hannigan in Annie (Picture: Rex/Metro) TV host Paul O'Grady, 67, . Paul James O'Grady was born on 14 June 1955 in Birkenhead, England. For tickets see here. In July, many listeners vented their anger as it was revealed that Steve's much-loved afternoon show was coming to an end after 23 years. Safe to say, Pauls ever-devoted fans were over the moon for him on this career news. He is certainly not wrong there. Vernon Kay has been announced as Bruces replacement, and will join fellow DJs Zoe Ball, Dermot OLeary, Rylan and Steve Wright. The 67-year-old confessed he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the . A terrific listen today. He tweeted last week: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Schedule. Radio 2 fans have accused the BBC of ageism after Paul O'Grady quit the station today. Paul will reprise his role as Miss Hannigan, who he previously played back in 1998. Fellow celebrity Vanessa Feltz, who is 61 and also left Radio 2 last year, claimed on This Morning: "I would imagine that it's a feeling of some sense of ageism at the BBC and that once you get over a certain age, your days are numbered. Dec 19, 2022. They said: 'It shows zero respect for Ken and what he has done for Radio 2.'. But Eddie, one of my other dogs, hates them all hes not interested in friends! BBC bosses made OGrady, 67, share slot with Rob Beckett in push to attract younger listeners. We wish Ken all the best for the future.. While Im on the subject Id also like to thank my producer ( sounds very grand) Malcolm Prince who is one of the best in the business and hasnt cracked once in the 14 years weve been on air. Meanwhile, the keen farmer produced his own chutney and jam - but he couldn't shake off the boredom, and was elated when the time came to return to work. To view this content choose accept and continue. Paul O'Grady is leaving BBC Radio 2, saying it was "the right time to go". Theyre trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesnt make sense because youve got Radio 1. It really, really means a lot and I'm back on afternoons until the Autumn from tomorrow anyway. Paul O'Grady and Andre Portasio were married in August 2017 He also . Im travelling light this time but when I used to go on the road, Id take my Baby Belling oven and my electric frying pan. Paul O'Grady, 67, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself on board a speed boat after news broke this week that the presenter would be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show. Published: 9 Aug 2022 . 'Whatever channel you choose to listen to, whoever is on mid-mornings, it's the Ken Bruce slot. 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. In a statement shared days before his final show, Paul said: "I've loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and I'm going to miss my listeners as well as the fun I've had with my producer Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go.". 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. Paul O'Grady has revealed the real reason he's quit his BBC Radio 2 show, after presenting it for 14 years. The decision to replace Bruce has sparked a backlash from loyal listeners, who hit out at the BBC over its treatment of the veteran presenter. Paul O'Grady. 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