Paul O'Grady fans have hailed the late star as a "national treasure" and a "legend" after a particular moment of his career was highlighted in a tribute by ITV.
The broadcaster's special documentary For the Love of Paul O'Grady left viewers in tears when it aired on Sunday as famous faces and close friends of the comedian, who died last month aged 67, appeared to sing their praises for Paul and his incredible career. Among the highlights was his iconic drag alter ego Lily Savage, who was a staple of the London gay scene in the 1980s and has been credited with helping to transform the nation's attitude to drag.
The ITV documentary pointed out that Paul starred as Lily in an advertising campaign for Pretty Polly tights in the 1990s. As well as declaring that Paul had a "great set of pins", some viewers felt that the ad served as a stark reminder of the difference in attitudes towards drag and parts of the LGBTQ+ community today.
