Paul O'Grady aims new radio show jibe at BBC as he quits Radio 2 station after 14 years

Paul O’Grady, 67, took to Instagram to share a picture of himself on board a speed boat after news broke this week that the presenter would be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show. The decision came after it was revealed he has to share the slot with comic Rob Beckett. The presenter has aimed a sly dig at BBC producers, as he joked about creating his own “Pirate Radio Station” aboard a boat.

Paul shared the sun-kissed snap on Instagram yesterday in view of his 698,000 Instagram followers.

He could be seen smiling on board the luxury boat, with the picturesque background of Amsterdam behind him.

Paul captioned the post: “I wonder if I could start up a Pirate Radio Station on one of these? Boating on the Amstel and I’ve already taken out two pedals and a swimmer.

“Still sounding like Lee Marvin and inclined to fall asleep after the Covid but otherwise ok. I’m home now #amsterdam.”

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Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, added: “I’d like to thank Paul for so many years of his brilliant Sunday afternoon show.

“I’m sorry to see him go, but I wish Paul the very best of luck for the future and hope to work with him again as the door is always open to him here at Radio 2.”

In February, after the schedule change prompted an unhappy response from listeners, the BBC said plans “evolve over time”.

The BBC response said: “Paul is much-loved by many of our listeners, and whilst we’re making this change to Sunday afternoons, he very much remains a firm favourite here in Wogan House.”

source: express.co.uk