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Paul O'Grady's producer says late star was robbed of leaving party after Radio 2 exit

Malcolm Prince, who was Paul O'Grady's producer, revealed that the late radio star was left 'so disappointed' by the way he was treated by BBC Radio 2 bosses

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Ken Bruce says he wasn’t given the credit he deserved at BBC after 40 years of dedication

Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce has insisted that he wasn’t given the credit he deserved at the BBC as he expressed his disappointment with the way he was treated by bosses after the end of his Radio 2 show

Daily Mirror

Ken Bruce jokes he now works with 'dregs of broadcasting' at launch party for new radio show

Radio 2 alumni including DJs Simon Mayo and Richard Allinson threw a launch party for the star, along with Paul Gambaccini, who still hosts a weekly broadcast on the station

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Ken Bruce 'in talks to turn PopMaster quiz into TV show' as he starts new radio gig

Former Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce is reportedly planning to turn the iconic PopMaster into a TV show after he relaunched the quiz on his Greatest Hits Radio show on Monday

Daily Mirror

Everything a drug detection dog gets up to in 24 hours - and very human way they relax

Specialist handler Daniel Holdsworth shares everything his drug detection dogs get up to in a day - from patrolling the prison to searching visitors for illegal substances

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Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to plan his day' after Radio 2 exit as he launches new show

The Glasgow-born broadcaster's new show started on Monday on Greatest Hits Radio at 10am, and after 31 years in his previous timeslot, Ken says it will take some time to adjust to the schedule after 40 years at BBC Radio 2.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce praised for 'genius' move as he begins first Greatest Hits Radio show but fans share issue

He's made his way back onto the radio waves weeks after he signed off from his BBC Radio 2 show for the last time

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Paddy McGuinness joins Vernon Kay for most Boltonian picture after 'blunder' at Wembley Stadium

The two Bolton stars were reunited in the stands as they cheered on Bolton Wanderers

Manchester Evening News

Paul O'Grady's best friend says his funeral could be in Liverpool

Paul O'Grady's friend, actress Amanda Mealing, said the telly legend told her he would have wanted his friends to have a good time at his funeral and avoid being mawkish and morose

Liverpool Echo

Paul O'Grady's best friend Amanda Mealing reveals TV legend's final wish for funeral

Paul O'Grady's friend, actress Amanda Mealing, said the telly legend told her he would have wanted his friends to have a good time at his funeral and avoid being mawkish and morose

Daily Mirror

BBC to air star-studded Blankety Blank episode in memory of Paul O' Grady

The BBC has announced plans to air an episode of Blankety Blank on Saturday in memory of Paul O' Grady, which saw the late star host as his drag alter ego Lily Savage speak to stars such as Ian McKellen and Davina McCall

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Lorraine Kelly confesses she stole item from Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 studio

Ken was stunned as he appeared on Lorraine's ITV show and the Scots presenter made the confession.

Daily Record

BBC Radio 2 slammed for treating Paul O' Grady 'abominably' amid show departure

BBC Radio 2 has received backlash after paying tribute to Paul O' Grady, with accusations the channel 'messed' the star around and contributing to him leaving his radio show

Daily Mirror

BBC backlash after paying tribute to former presenter Paul O'Grady

Much-loved star reportedly felt forced to quit his BBC Radio 2 show

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Paul O'Grady took on 'exhausting work load' for months after shock BBC Radio 2 exit

Before his untimely death, Paul O'Grady is said to have endured an exhausting seven months in which he took on as much work as possible after he felt forced to quit his BBC Radio 2 show

Daily Mirror

BBC announce plan for live Radio 2 tribute to Paul O'Grady following ex employee's death

Paul O'Grady hosted a popular afternoon show on Radio 2 for almost 14 years prior to his BBC exit last year, when the much-loved star quit after being asked to share his slot with another presenter

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m Lily Savage, the blonde bombsite’ – the genius of Paul O’Grady, by Suzy Eddie Izzard, Russell T Davies and more

A boundary-busting standup, a radio sensation, a knockout on TV, a champion for LGBTQ rights, and a pet-lover extraordinaire … stars and writers pay tribute to the many lives of Paul O’Grady

The Independent UK

Izzard: Paul O’Grady’s impact on humanity and culture resonates around the world

The TV star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening, prompting tributes from across arts, culture and politics.

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Paul O'Grady died a week before he started new radio job as employers pay tribute to him

Paul O'Grady was due to start a new job at rival station Boom Radio after quitting Radio 2 last summer - but sadly died a week before

Daily Mirror

Zoe Ball is 'heavy of heart' over death of 'dear friend' Paul O'Grady as she pays tribute

Tributes have been paid to late entertainer Paul O'Grady following the news that he has died, with his former colleague Zoe Ball having spoken about him on her BBC Radio 2 show this morning

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BBC pays tribute to Paul O'Grady as former employer 'shocked and saddened' by his death

The BBC has paid tribute to 'much loved' former Radio 2 presenter Paul O'Grady following his 'unexpected but peaceful' death aged 67 on Tuesday night

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady tragically predicted own death but insisted he had 'no fear'

The comedian, actor and writer, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, according to a statement

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady 'laughing and surrounded by dogs' day before he died, says Radio 2 pal

Lily Savage star Paul O'Grady was 'laughing and smiling' just hours before he passed away, according to his friend and BBC Radio 2 colleague Malcom Prince

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady’s final words on Radio 2 show as he bid farewell 7 months before sad death

Paul O’Grady presented his much-loved BBC Radio 2 show for 14 years, but left seven months before his shock death after saying he 'wasn't really happy'

Manchester Evening News

Paul O'Grady's poignant sign-off from final BBC Radio 2 show as he prepared for new role before 'unexpected' death

The TV presenter and comedian's partner Andre Portasio confirmed the tragic news in a statement.

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