About Paul O'Grady

Paul O'Grady presents his own Radio 2 show every Sunday, 1700-1900

Paul's a familiar voice to Radio 2 listeners having regularly covered Elaine Paige's slot on a Sunday afternoon when she's been away. He also presented a special Christmas Day programme in 2008.

Born in Birkenhead Paul moved to London to work as a social worker and began his comedy career on the pub and club circuit developing the ‘blonde bombsite’ character of Lily Savage - a single mother of two – notorious for her shop lifting and acid tongue.

After a successful television career, Lily is now resting whilst Paul has been increasingly appearing on television in his own right. Following two series of the BBC sitcom 'Eyes Down', Paul went on to host his own chat show on ITV. He moved to Channel 4 in March 2006 where he currently presents 'The Paul O'Grady Show' with a little help from his dog, Buster.

Paul has won numerous awards include a Bafta for Best Entertainment Performance (2005), National Television Awards for Most Popular Daytime Programme 2005 and Most Popular Entertainment Show 2008, and a Comedy Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality (2005).

Paul published his autobiography in Autumn 2008 'At My Mother's Knee and Other Low Joints'. The autobiography has been shortlisted for the Biography of the Year Award at the Galaxy British Book Awards.