', The comments below have not been moderated, By It isnt an easy balancing act, but this shifting landscape will no doubt kick Radio 2 into gear. He is certainly not wrong there. Videos Tagged. The comedian, 67 . 396 Following. 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If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on. Safe to say, Pauls ever-devoted fans were over the moon for him on this career news. The presenter will be absent from BBC Radio 2 for 13 weeks. 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. They wanted three and to tell you the truth I dont have an idea in my head for the third one! He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. I havent got one. Jamie Phillips In the meantime, lets look at what we still have. Work in tv, radio and theatre when they'll have me and now and then I'll write a book. Paul O'Grady is leaving BBC Radio 2, saying it was "the right time to go". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Absence explained. "So, I did the honourable thing and I honoured my contract, gave my notice and now I'm off. Paul O'Grady leaves Sunday Radio 2 show after 14 years. Paul O'Grady has revealed the real reason he's quit his BBC Radio 2 show, after presenting it for 14 years. 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. Bruce leaving is undoubtedly the end of an era, but that doesnt mean it spells the end of the station. Read about our approach to external linking. Ive just filmed a series about elephants in Thailand. You don't think of any other DJ when you think of that slot. There is Sara Coxs upbeat drivetime slot, Jo Whileys pure-joy Shiny Happy Playlist to accompany cooking our evening meal, and Trevor Nelsons stellar late-night Rhythm Nation. He is the latest in a string of older DJs to step back, including Steve Wright, Graham Norton and Simon Mayo. InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the . BBC bosses made OGrady, 67, share slot with Rob Beckett in push to attract younger listeners. InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the BBC of ageism. "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.'. 'Shame on BBC!' Radio 2 listeners 'appalled' by Paul O'Grady departure "I was [disappointed] because I'm a great believer in continuity," he revealed, after relinquishing a slot he had held for 14 years. 'It's the best quiz on radio': Will PopMaster's devoted fans follow Ken Bruce to Greatest Hits? Paul O'Grady to star in Annie UK tour 2023: how to get tickets Paul O'Grady's model ex wife, daughter and husband 25 years younger Celeb obsessed? Dec 19, 2022. He started off working the drag circuit with his act across pubs and . They said: 'It shows zero respect for Ken and what he has done for Radio 2.'. Steve Wright, who earned 450,000 a year, has also lost his longstanding afternoon show. It seems Paul is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Paul O'Grady and Steve Wright. Read about our approach to external linking. In my version shes a bit raggy. We're delighted that we are back! One passionate fan tweeted: Oh that is the best news!! We respect his decision and wish him the very best of luck in the future as hes been a much loved part of the Radio 2 family.. Paul O'Grady signs off final Radio 2 show - BBC News BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady - Available now Paul's last programme will be on Sunday 14 August as he comes to the end of . Paul O'Grady is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show following a shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. 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. "Radio 2 was always for an older audience," the For The Love of Dogs star continued sorrowfully to the Metro. Hello everyone! 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. "Thank you very much for the kind words. He said he was doing a national tour of Annie. Paul O'Grady reveals very different new role after leaving BBC Radio 2 We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The 67-year-old announced in August this year that he was stepping down . It posted a statement on social media, which read: "We're sad to say that after 14 years on Sunday afternoons, Paul O'Grady has decided to leave Radio 2". Listen, Kay wouldnt have been my first choice, but lets give the man a chance. Addressing the reaction on his weekend show, Steve told listeners of his Sunday Love Songs show: "Before we start the show proper, if I may, I'd just like to say thank you ever so much for all the messages that have come in, over the weekend after I announced on Friday on the afternoon that we are leaving the afternoon show. Pauls taking #TeamPOGradio to @BoomRadioUK for the annual Christmas show! But this week it was announced that Paul will be absent for the next 13 weeks and that his show will now only run for 13 week seasons at a time. 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. The comedian, 66, who used to perform as drag queen Lily Savage, presented Paul . 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Malcolm Prince. Dont we all! 19K Followers. Paul O'Grady has landed a role in an upcoming UK tour of the much-loved musical Annie - and the show is stopping off in Edinburgh. Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". Paul OGrady 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. OGrady, 67, said that Radio 2 was always for an older audience. 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. They have to be. Paul O'Grady - IMDb Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Paul O'Grady - Wikipedia Bruce told the Mail he was 'surprised and disappointed' by the decision. The 67-year-old confessed he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the . Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Annie is nationwide tour now. The 67-year-old broadcaster spoke out following the news Bruce was leaving the BBC . "Radio 2 has changed, its not what it was. 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. I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. The 67-year-old icon left Radio 2 in August after 14 years at the station, saying he wasnt really happy there. 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.. '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 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. 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. 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When lost listeners get bored of the ad breaks on these commercial shows, something tells me that Radio 2 will be there to greet them like an old friend. Paul James O'Grady was born on 14 June 1955 in Birkenhead, England. At around the same time, veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, 72, also left the station to transfer to Greatest Hits Radio, sparking an "ageism" row. Paul O'Grady leaving BBC Radio 2 explained | LiverpoolWorld O'Grady, 67, had . Four more whiskies later and Im saying, Do you know, I wouldnt mind doing a few weeks of Annie. So, Im doing seven weeks. 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 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. 'Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. We wish Ken all the best for the future. Paul OGrady has expressed his disappointment with BBC Radio 2, saying its not what it was. Paul O'Grady reveals reason for leaving BBC Radio 2 show - Yahoo! 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. Youd also have to be a real cynic not to be melted by the warmth of Saturday afternoons with Rylan Clark, and what is not to love about the lovely Liza Tarbuck and those uplifting listener tales? He is certainly not wrong there. The broadcaster's comments come after the news that veteran DJ Ken Bruce was leaving the station after 45 years to go to Greatest Hits Radio. TV tonight Vote now! 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. "I ended up talking to my pigs!" Theyve already asked me! A terrific listen today. 03:00. 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. Wonderful news and love to you both, another added. Paul O'Grady claims that BBC Radio 2 'has changed' (Credit: ITV) Paul finished his stint on Radio 2 last August. Theyre trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesnt make sense because youve got Radio 1.. 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". Paul O'Grady will now present his 5pm-7pm show in two runs of 13 . To mark the occasion, Daily Star has taken a sneak-peek into his life. Paul O'Grady breaks silence as BBC Radio 2 show taken off air amid 'new regime'. Paul O'Grady quits Radio 2 show after 14 years in latest BBC shake-up Concluding a video message shared with his fans just before his last ever show, Paul said: "And the reason I'm leaving because everybody's asked me this. Within the space of three years, Radio 2 has seen many of its long-standing stars quit the show and move on . The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV until December 2005, before moving to . 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. Paul O'Grady: Radio 2's bid for a younger audience doesn't make sense 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. He said he had handled the matter in "an honourable way", seeing out his current contract and handing in his notice to station bosses. Vanessa Feltz, 61, and Craig Charles, 58, have also moved on. 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BBC Radio 2: Which presenters have quit the channel? "You're not valued in the same way, the music isn't as appealing because they've kind of changed the music of Radio 2 to appeal to the younger audience they're so desperate to get.". Paul O'Grady - For the Love of Dogs (@RealPOGDogs) / Twitter The former Radio 2 host spoke out after Ken was confirmed to be leaving in March. Why do they never ask the listeners for their views? Also leaving the station is his producer Malcolm Prince, whom he jokingly insulted on every show. Paul O'Grady (@paulogrady) Instagram photos and videos It really, really means a lot and I'm back on afternoons until the Autumn from tomorrow anyway. What is their net worth? Vernon Kay was this week announced as his replacement and broke down in tears while talking about his new role. During that time he met a woman named Diane Jansen with whom he had a brief affair. Producer: The Paul O'Grady Show. Posts. Vote now! While one very upset fan responded, typing: So very sad about this management decision Paul. So no, Paul OGrady, Radio 2 isnt what it was, but nothing can stay the same for ever. "We wish Paul the very best of luck and hope to work . So, all being well and providing Im not in India or Borneo, travel restrictions permitting, I should be back some time in May. He tweeted last week: "I will be presenting my last show on Radio 2 next Friday. Paul O'Grady last show on BBC Radio 2 - Lancashire Telegraph Scott Mills' departure from Radio 1 last year ruffled some feathers at its sister station, thanks to the long-time radio star replacing Steve Wright in the afternoons on Radio 2. he reiterated. Im really looking forward to it, because I havent done theatre for a while. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady forced to halt final BBC Radio 2 show as he bids emotional farewell. Paul O'Grady has hit out at BBC Radio 2 for allowing Ken Bruce to depart the station. 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Paul O'Grady expresses 'disappointment' with BBC Radio 2 Meanwhile, Rob expressed his excitement at landing his new Radio 2 role, saying earlier this month: As someone that has inhuman levels of energy, Im incredibly grateful and excited that the BBC are letting me loose on the airwaves to try and pump up anyone feeling the end-of-weekend blues. Paul O'Grady | Tv-and-radio | The Guardian The 67-year-old has hosted the Sunday . Remembering that his initial work for Radio 2 had been as an occasional stand-in presenter 14 years ago before he was handed his current show in 2009, he said: "I only came to do a few hours for Elaine Paige and look what happened.". However, he announced his decision to part ways with the station last year, insisting that it was "the right time to go" under the circumstances. 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.
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