The comedian, actor and presenter will host two hours of his familiar fare with an Easter twist, alongside Malcolm Prince — his long-suffering producer.
Paul O’Grady:
“It already feels like my new radio home. My producer Malcolm and I are looking forward to our special TeamPOG show on Easter Sunday – who knows, this could be the start of a regular gig!”
As well as some fabulous Triples, the Lost TV Theme and a special Easter Bunny Cocktail Recipe, Paul will also be playing an ‘unsuitable song’ for a wedding anniversary.
O’Grady – who came to prominence on television as drag personality Lily Savage – will host his second special for the station following a Christmas Day show last year. The switch to the station aimed at the over 50s follows his departure in August 2022 from BBC Radio 2 after nearly fourteen years. The commercial radio show will air from Paul’s farm home with ex-BBC producer Malcolm Prince joining in.
Paul decided to call time on his weekly Beeb offering when in a chase for ‘younger listeners’ Radio 2 bosses chopped six months off his output. The chat show host was left unhappy he had to share his 5pm to 7pm Sunday slot with Rob Beckett, with each doing two three-month stints each a year.
Paul O’Grady, speaking in August:
“The reason I’m leaving, because everybody’s asking me this, is because I wasn’t really happy with the 13 weeks on, 13 weeks off business. So, I did the honourable thing, honoured my contract, gave me notice in, and now I’m off.”
Paul has a loyal radio following and Boom Radio believe the signing is a great deal for the station that aims to appeal to the over 50s, with a mix of music from the 1950s to today and a collection of radio broadcasters well-known for their decades on air including David Hamilton, Les Ross and Kid Jensen.
Malcolm Prince:
“If you’d like a birthday mention, or you would like to nominate someone for a TEAMPOG Thank You, do get in touch. We have always enjoyed championing people who have made a real difference e.g. a nurse, bus driver, or someone on your High Street.
Paul O’Grady on Boom – Sunday April 9th at 2.00 pm
