The world of showbiz was shocked when in March 2023 comedian and TV legend Paul O'Grady passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" and a sneak peek of his new series of Paul O'Grady For the Love of Dogs shows the presenter remained unequivocally himself in his last TV appearances. Set to air on ITV1 from tonight, April 13 Paul O'Grady For the Love of Dogs follows Paul and his time at the Battersea Cats and Dogs Home.
The much-loved show is set at the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and throughout the series, Paul has met members of the Battersea staff to talk about the dogs in their care. In each episode, Paul's always in his element as he meets the pooches who come to Battersea as strays or because their owners can't look after them anymore, and follows each dog's progress through the home.
In a teaser clip for the series, Paul can be seen getting nipped by two dogs, making the dogs a cake (which then slides off the plate) and enjoying his time surrounded by animals. In the first episode, Paul falls head over heels for a Newfoundland that needs major life-changing surgery and can be seen giving the dog a huge cwtch.
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Paul also has a nightmare with the hosepipe as it pops out from a paddling pool he was filling for a dog and starts to spray everywhere. He exclaims: "Oh my god, the things come off!" as he wrestles with the hosepipe before bursting into laughter.
Paul O'Grady's For the Love of Dogs will begin on ITV1, on Thursday, April 13 at 8.30pm. ITV announced they would still be airing the series at the time of his death. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.
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