Paul O'Grady
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and presenter
Press clippings
The Life And Death Of Lily Savage review
Insightful documentary shows swirling duality in Paul O'Grady's personality.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 29th March 2024Paul O'Grady's husband opens up on heartbreaking battle to save TV legend
Paul's widower Andre Portasio revealed when he first realised something was wrong.
Jane Matthews, The Sun, 28th March 2024The secret life of Paul O'Grady - by his friends
He rose to fame as foul-mouthed drag star, Lily Savage, then abandoned the wig and became a national treasure. Friends including Sandi Toksvig, Amanda Holden and Gaby Roslin remember a true, terrific one-off.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 27th March 2024Paul O'Grady's daughter to speak about him for the first time
Paul O'Grady's daughter Sharyn Mousley is to speak about her father for the first time on camera in a new documentary about the late star.
Chortle, 19th March 2024Paul O'Grady's daughter: I don't think he knew he was gay when I was born
Sharyn Mousley had three very special parents - her mum Diane Jansen, her father Paul O'Grady and a wicked stepmother called Lily Savage.
A year after the death of the much-loved entertainer, she has revealed what it was like being brought up by one of Britain's best-loved drag acts.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 18th March 2024Paul O'Grady left staggering amount in will - including £125k to beloved pets & huge sum to Battersea Dogs Home
He also gave £50,000 to the Salvation Army, whom he'd been a lifelong fan of as a result of them helping the needy in his native Liverpool when he was growing up.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 13th March 2024ITV to air touching Paul O'Grady documentary
ITV will screen a documentary about the late, great Paul O'Grady to mark a year since he died.
The Life And Death Of Lily Savage looks at how the entertainer took a brave decision to kill off his female alter ego and launch a new chapter in his career.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 20th February 2024The Real Ken Dodd film lobbies for creation of national comedy museum
Ken Dodd is to be the subject of a major new documentary celebrating his life and legacy, with hopes that the film will help realise his dream for a national comedy museum. The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved will premiere at the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds on 9th June, when the performing space in the Victorian theatre is renamed The Sir Ken Dodd Auditorium in honour of his many appearances at the venue.
British Comedy Guide, 30th January 2024Tribute to comedian and broadcaster Paul O'Grady to be held in Brighton
Paul O'Grady has always had a close connection to Brighton, whether it's through work with the Sussex Beacon, a charity that specialises in care for people living with HIV/AIDS or his friendships with the many iconic drag performers.
ITV, 30th December 2023Paul O'Grady: Entertainer named Peta's person of the year
Paul O'Grady has been posthumously named Peta's person of the year. The animal rights organisation said the award recognised his "lifelong determination to make the world a kinder place for animals."
BBC, 8th December 2023