Paul O'grady Again [Paul O'grady]

Episode

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Broadcast

Comments

Barry Manilow And Susan Boyle

20200607

Another chance to enjoy two of Paul's favourite interviews from his archive. In 2011, singer Susan Boyle joined him in studio 6A to chat about her life and music, and to play some of her favourite songs including tracks by Donny Osmond, The Four Tops and Michael Jackson. In 2014, superstar Barry Manilow popped into the then Western House to discuss his album 'My Dream Duets', his farewell to touring and his affection for the London Palladium.

Another chance to enjoy Paul's interviews with singers Susan Boyle and Barry Manilow

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

The Cilla Black Story

20200614

Another chance to hear Paul tell the story of his friend Cilla Black. With Burt Bacharach, Lulu, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Terry Wogan, Michael Winner, Duncan James and Sir Tim Rice. First broadcast to coincide with Cilla's 60th birthday, this programme chronicles her rise to stardom with an in-depth interview with Cilla.

Written and produced by Malcolm Prince.

Another chance to hear Paul tell the story of his friend, Cilla Black.

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

A Lost Tv Special

20200621

From the Paul O'Grady Archive this week comes one of his Lost TV Specials, featuring the most requested theme tunes. The programme includes the music and songs that introduced Rupert Bear, Jason King, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Screen Test and White Horses. Also on the playlist are Gerry Anderson favourites Thunderbirds, Stingray and UFO, and the American sitcoms Friends and Cheers.

From the Paul O'Grady Archive this week comes one of his Lost TV Specials.

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

An It's A Small World Special

20200705

Another chance to hear Paul's first - and probably last - It's A Small World Special. Inspired by the famous ride created for the New York's World's Fair in 1964, the programme features a playlist of songs from around the globe including Germany, France, China, Barbados and many more. This programme was first broadcast in 2019.

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

A Tribute To Tv Executive Bill Cotton

20200712

Paul presents a special documentary made to commemorate the life and career of the producer and TV executive Bill Cotton who died in 2008.

During his time at the BBC, Bill was responsible for overseeing the production of The Morecambe and Wise Show, Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Two Ronnies, The Generation Game and much more. So, if you like vintage telly, you'll enjoy this second chance to hear Showman and Starmaker, The Bill Cotton Story.

The programme features contributions from John Cleese, Penelope Keith, Sue Lawley, Tom Jones, Michael Parkinson and Vera Lynn. Plus Bruce Forsyth, Terry Wogan, Michael Grade, Joan Morecambe, Val Doonican and Bill's widow Kate Cotton.

Produced by Malcolm Prince.

Paul presents Showman and Starmaker - A Tribute To Bill Cotton, first broadcast in 2008.

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

Crossroads And Dame Shirley Bassey

20200719

In the last of six programmes featuring highlights from the archives, Paul introduces two special shows.

In 2014, Paul celebrated the 50th anniversary of the much loved ITV soap opera Crossroads. He was joined in the studio by Jane Rossington who played Jill Chance, Tony Adams who played Adam Chance, and Susan Hanson best known as Miss Diane. The special featured archive clips from the TV series and a phone call from the actor who played Benny, Paul Henry. In 2009, Paul spoke to Dame Shirley Bassey about her career and her then return to music with the acclaimed album The Performance. The interview is interspersed with many of Dame Shirley's signature songs.

Written and produced by Malcolm Prince.

Paul's celebration of the soap opera Crossroads, plus his chat with Dame Shirley Bassey.

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Barry Manilow And Susan Boyle	20200607	Another chance to enjoy two of Paul's favourite interviews from his archive. In 2011, singer Susan Boyle joined him in studio 6A to chat about her life and music, and to play some of her favourite songs including tracks by Donny Osmond, The Four Tops and Michael Jackson. In 2014, superstar Barry Manilow popped into the then Western House to discuss his album 'My Dream Duets', his farewell to touring and his affection for the London Palladium. Another chance to enjoy Paul's interviews with singers Susan Boyle and Barry Manilow There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.
02	The Cilla Black Story	20200614	Another chance to hear Paul tell the story of his friend Cilla Black. With Burt Bacharach, Lulu, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Terry Wogan, Michael Winner, Duncan James and Sir Tim Rice. First broadcast to coincide with Cilla's 60th birthday, this programme chronicles her rise to stardom with an in-depth interview with Cilla. Written and produced by Malcolm Prince. Another chance to hear Paul tell the story of his friend, Cilla Black. There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.
03	A Lost Tv Special	20200621	From the Paul O'Grady Archive this week comes one of his Lost TV Specials, featuring the most requested theme tunes. The programme includes the music and songs that introduced Rupert Bear, Jason King, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Screen Test and White Horses. Also on the playlist are Gerry Anderson favourites Thunderbirds, Stingray and UFO, and the American sitcoms Friends and Cheers. From the Paul O'Grady Archive this week comes one of his Lost TV Specials. There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.
04	An It's A Small World Special	20200705	Another chance to hear Paul's first - and probably last - It's A Small World Special. Inspired by the famous ride created for the New York's World's Fair in 1964, the programme features a playlist of songs from around the globe including Germany, France, China, Barbados and many more. This programme was first broadcast in 2019. There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.
05	A Tribute To Tv Executive Bill Cotton	20200712	Paul presents a special documentary made to commemorate the life and career of the producer and TV executive Bill Cotton who died in 2008. During his time at the BBC, Bill was responsible for overseeing the production of The Morecambe and Wise Show, Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Two Ronnies, The Generation Game and much more. So, if you like vintage telly, you'll enjoy this second chance to hear Showman and Starmaker, The Bill Cotton Story. The programme features contributions from John Cleese, Penelope Keith, Sue Lawley, Tom Jones, Michael Parkinson and Vera Lynn. Plus Bruce Forsyth, Terry Wogan, Michael Grade, Joan Morecambe, Val Doonican and Bill's widow Kate Cotton. Produced by Malcolm Prince. Paul presents Showman and Starmaker - A Tribute To Bill Cotton, first broadcast in 2008. There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.
06	Crossroads And Dame Shirley Bassey	20200719	In the last of six programmes featuring highlights from the archives, Paul introduces two special shows. In 2014, Paul celebrated the 50th anniversary of the much loved ITV soap opera Crossroads. He was joined in the studio by Jane Rossington who played Jill Chance, Tony Adams who played Adam Chance, and Susan Hanson best known as Miss Diane. The special featured archive clips from the TV series and a phone call from the actor who played Benny, Paul Henry. In 2009, Paul spoke to Dame Shirley Bassey about her career and her then return to music with the acclaimed album The Performance. The interview is interspersed with many of Dame Shirley's signature songs. Written and produced by Malcolm Prince. Paul's celebration of the soap opera Crossroads, plus his chat with Dame Shirley Bassey. There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.