Paul O’Grady quits Radio 2 after 14 years – and his final show is just days away
PAUL O’Grady has quit Radio 2 after 14 years and his final show is this weekend.
The 67-year-old, who has had a Sunday afternoon show on the station since 2009, announced his decision today – admitting he will miss his listeners.
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.”
His last programme will be on Sunday 14 August.
Paul launched his weekly show in the Sunday afternoon timeslot in 2009, and for many years Paul 'The Grinch’ O’Grady has hosted his Christmas Day special on the network featuring messages and dedications from listeners all over the world, as well as an eclectic seasonal playlist.
His final show will feature all the regular features – a Lost TV Theme, the Thank You Letter of the Week and an unexpected playlist.
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Last month The Sun told how the Scouse superstar has landed himself a glitzy new Saturday series – and has a big-name guest to kick things off in the form of his old mate, Dynasty legend Dame Joan Collins.
Saturday Night Line-Up will start this autumn and see Bafta-winner Paul host a long line of celebrity guests.
Each 45-minute episode will see Paul quiz guests using “intriguing questions, scenarios and dilemmas”.
Selected members of the audience will also get to question the celebs who will be asked to line up in order of “best” to “worst”, or “most likely” to “least likely”, in a variety of situations.
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In recent years the animal lover, who lives in Kent with a menagerie of pets and farm animals, has become best known for his show For The Love of Dogs.
He has also fronted tearjerking spin-offs including Animal Orphans and For The Love Of Animals.
