Paul O'Grady's last ever TV project to air this autumn with new animal challenge

13 August 2023 , 09:05

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Paul O'Grady's last ever TV project to air this autumn with new animal challenge

Paul O'Grady's last ever TV project will air this autumn following his sad death earlier this year.

Family, friends and fans of the beloved Lily Savage icon were left devastated in March when he died at 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia. He had spoken openly about his health battles with heart disease, having endured three heart attacks before the age of 65.

His final epiodes of Paul O'Gracy: For The Love Of Dogs left fans in tears as they aired soon after his death. Yet he has one more TV project that fans are yet to see after filming in Thailand last year for a two-part series on the country's rescue elephants.

Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure sees the TV star muck in at the sanctuaries and highlight the challenges faced by elephants in the country. During his stay, he also explores local life by sampling the food and visiting various markets and temples.

Paul O'Grady's last TV project will air in the autumn

It has been suggested that BGT judge Amanda Holden could take over the role of presenting For The Love Of Dogs, but bosses are reportedly unwilling to rush it as it's a sensitive subject due to his close links with the show.

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"Execs just feel like it's too soon to make firm plans about the series, as it's barely been two months since he died," a source told The Sun in May. They added: "But the feeling at the home is that it's what Paul would have wanted.

"After all, he cared deeply about the animals in Battersea. Amanda is the natural choice to take over the job, not just because she’s an experienced presenter but because she also cares about the home and would do anything for them."

During the tenure of his show which saw a new season air on April 13, Paul adopted several strays from the home and even took home a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of his time working with Battersea, the likes of Her Majesty Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall often appeared alongside Paul to raise awareness.

The Queen has also rehomed two dogs, Jack Russell's Beth and Bluebell from Battersea. After his programme aired, Battersea would often be inundated with donations and offers from those eager to help the staff.

Rose Hill