'Ironically, the late Paul O'Grady was in reflective mood as his new series began'

As joyful and heartfelt as last Sunday’s tribute show For The Love Of Paul O’Grady was, I couldn’t help thinking Paul deserved better than just 45 minutes of ITV’s time.

Last night I realised why they didn’t give him more. The latest series of For The Love Of Dogs is clearly going to be a glorious and emotional eight-week eulogy to the man.

And how fitting that he’s taking his final television bow with the show he most loved doing - and the one he was perhaps most loved for.