Paul O'Grady fans were furious to learn that the star will be replaced on his BBC Radio 2 show for an extended spell.
The presenter was taken off air after 23 years, with younger comedian Rob Beckett standing in to replace him for a lengthy period.
Fans normally tune in every Sunday between 5-7pm to be warmed by his humour and anecdotes but were disappointed to discover that they would have to go 13 weeks without him.
