“It’s a management decision” Paul O’Grady explains, about changes to his Radio 2 show
Paul O’Grady hosted his last Radio 2 show yesterday until he returns to the Sunday afternoon slot in May.
Earlier this month, the station announced its Spring schedule, which included changing Paul’s 5pm-7pm Sunday show to have two runs of 13 weeks across the year. From next Sunday, Rob Beckett starts a new show in the slot.
Paul issued a statement on Instagram yesterday to explain the show’s new format to his fans, he said: “It’s my last Radio 2 Sunday show for quite sometime, our listening figures have shot up so a great big thank you to everyone who listens. While I’m on the subject I’d also like to thank my producer (sounds very grand) Malcolm Prince who is one of the best in the business and hasn’t cracked once in the 14 years we’ve been on air.”
He added: “There’s a new regime now, I do 13 weeks on and then 13 off which is nothing to do with me as it’s a management decision. So, all being well and providing I’m not in India or Borneo, travel restrictions permitting, I should be back some time in May. Take it easy. X”
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