Paul O’Grady’s last ever TV project to air this autumn

The late Paul O’Grady’s last ever TV project which highlights a different animal issue is set to air later this year.

Fans across the UK mourned the national treasure after he died of a sudden heart arrhythmia at age 67 in March this year.

The Lily Savage icon spoke openly about his health battles with heart disease, having suffered three heart attacks before the age of 65.

O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure sees him muck in at the sanctuaries in Thailand as he highlights the issues faced by the magnificent animal in the country.

During his time out there, he also explores local life and samples the cuisine as well as visiting temples and markets. The two-part series on the country’s rescue elephants is due to air in the autumn.

O’Grady’s final episode of his well loved show For the Love Of Dogs, which aired shortly after his death, left fans in tears.

Reports suggest his friend and TV personality Amanda Holden could take over his role of presenter on For The Love Of Dogs. Though it is believed that bosses aren’t rushing into anything as it is a sensitive subject. 

“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. 

“But the feeling at the home is that it’s what Paul would have wanted,” They added.

“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 filming of his show, 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, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, would sometimes appear alongside Paul to help raise awareness.