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EXCLUSIVE: Comedian and writer Julian Clary (Julian Clary: Live – Lord of the Mince) will play the title role in this festive season’s London Palladium pantomime Robin Hood, with singer and travel show presenter Jane McDonald (Cruising with Jane McDonald) topping the bill as Maid Marion.

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For The Love of Dogs return date confirmed as Alison Hammond takes over from late Paul O’Grady

One year on since the tragic death of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his iconic show For The Love of Dogs will once again be returning to our screens, this time with This Morning and GBBO star Alison Hammond at the helm.The show, which follows the day to day running of Battersea Dogs and Cats home as it tries to find forever homes for countless animals in need, was previously hosted by Paul for 11 years, and even counted Alison among it’s regular viewers up until his death. Now, stepping into Paul’s shoes to continue showcasing the work of the phenomenal charity, Alison will come face to face to a wide variety of dogs during her time at the centre, and will even roll her sleeves up to muck in and help with the day to day running of Battersea.

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Lucy Beaumont reveals one downside of working with husband Jon Richardson

Married comedians Jon and Lucy – aka the Richardsons – are back for another hilarious mockumentary series about their lives. From career highlights to failures and arguments, Jon and Lucy aren’t afraid to cover it all.The 10-parter sees Lucy very busy with Taskmaster, Bake Off and Celebrity Chinese Whispers, all of which have come off the back of her Bafta nomination for Meet The Richardsons. Meanwhile, Jon is plotting his escape from telly – a theme that’s appropriate as Lucy predicts the show is coming to an end.

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Paul O'Grady's widower breaks silence - 'I never thought forever would be so short-lived'

Tomorrow marks a year since the loss of Paul O'Grady after the TV star went into sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67. Now his husband Andre Portasio has opened up on how he's finding it though to adjust to life without him. "I really thought that when we got married it would be forever.

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Celebrity Big Brother's winners and where they are now – from tragic death to prison sentence

The twentieth series of Celebrity Big Brother is about to crown a new winner Once again the house has been full of drama, from Marisha's feud with Ekiin-Su to Fern's rows with Nikita and even 'fix' claims as Louis was granted immunity from eviction. But as the epic reboot draws to a close on Friday, 22 March, OK! has taken a look at who has managed to bag the top spot in every series so far, and what they did to win.... Jack Dee Jack Dee was the first winner of Celebrity Big Brother when Channel 4 launched the show in 2001.

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Here’s when ‘Taskmaster’ returns to TV screens

Taskmaster is coming this month, and the date for release has now been confirmed.The comedy panel game show announced the cast of its 17th season in January, promising a star-studded group including Happy Valley and Benidorm actor Steve Pemberton and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed among others.Today (March 12) a promotional photograph was posted to the show’s official Instagram page, featuring this season’s cast, rounded off with Joanne McNally, John Robins and Sophie Willan.The caption to the post read: “Good day! A new series of #Taskmaster approaches.”It continued: “Witness the best of tasks, and the worst of tasks from Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan & Steve Pemberton, Thursday 28th March at 9pm on @channel4.”A post shared by Taskmaster (@taskmaster)This marks the 17th series of the popular game show, which is hosted by comedians Greg Davies and Alex Horne.Across ten episodes, the cast will take part in various challenges, set by series creator Horne.

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Paul O'Grady's final TV appearance confirmed ahead of anniversary of his death

Paul O'Grady's final TV appearance has been confirmed and will air to mark the first anniversary of his death. The TV star, fondly known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" at his Kent home in March 2023.

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Paul O'Grady's daughter shares special tribute on first Christmas since his death

The daughter of national treasure Paul O'Grady has shared details of how the family pay tribute to her late dad, ahead of the family’s first Christmas without him. Sharon Mousley, born in 1974 to Paul and his friend Diane Jansen, revealed that her son (Paul’s grandson) Abel, 16, uses one of Paul’s favourite songs as his phone ringtone.

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Queen Camilla says she 'misses Paul O'Grady very much' in touching tribute to late star

Queen Camilla is set to pay tribute to the late Paul O'Grady on a Christmas Day radio show, according to reports. The 76 year old royal, who was close friends with the legendary TV presenter, will reportedly say how she was “endlessly touched by the kindness of his heart” and how she misses him “very much”.The Queen Consort is said to be among the family members and celebrities who will pay tribute to Paul in a special show held in his honour on Boom Radio on 25 December. Paul, who died suddenly and unexpectedly aged 67 following a cardiac arrest in March this year, hosted his legendary Christmas Day on the radio station for 14 years.

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‘Taskmaster: The Live Experience’ in the works

Taskmaster.In a video announcement on Wednesday (December 13), show hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne shared plans for Taskmaster: The Live Experience which would allow viewers to “take part in the same ludicrous tasks that these so-called comedians do”.The duo have launched a mailing list to gauge interest in the idea, with 100,000 sign-ups required to get the project off the ground.In a rallying cry to fans of the show, Davies and Horne said: “Please sign up to the Taskmaster: Live Experience mailing list. If we get 100,000 sign ups then we’ll know, and Taskmaster: The Live Experience will become a thing, soon-ish.“So what are you waiting for? Sign up now and become a hero.

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Kojey Radical and Zoe Ball among ‘Taskmaster’ New Year special contestants

Taskmaster, with London rapper Kojey Radical and BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball among the line-up.The Channel 4 series, hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Horne, is once again returning for a one-off festive episode, with a specific air date yet to be confirmed.Alongside Radical and Ball, the line-up will also include Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden, wildlife expert Steve Backshall and comic actor Lenny Rush, known for BBC shows Am I Being Unreasonable? and Dodger.The show sees the five contestants set a series of absurd and often surreal challenges, set by the ‘Taskmaster’ Davies and his assistant Horne.The 16th series of the show concluded this week (November 23). The line-up included comedians Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma.In March of this year, Channel 4 announced the show had been renewed for six more seasons.

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Taskmaster's Lucy Beaumont on working with husband Jon Richardson

This week’s new series of Taskmaster brings a fresh batch of comedians to our screens, including Lucy Beaumont, who is not the first in her family to take part in the competition. Lucy’s husband, comedian Jon Richardson, was runner-up in 2016 – but the Meet The Richardsons star says she wasn’t too bothered about getting tips from her other half. “He said, ‘Really think about the prize you take in’ – but I didn’t listen to him,” she admits.

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Here’s when ‘Taskmaster’ series 16 starts on TV

Channel 4 has announced Taskmaster series 16 will kick off later this month.The comedy game show returns on September 12 on Channel 4 at 9pm, with a new batch of celebrities joining hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne.In the sixteenth series, the line-up includes comedians Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell and Sue Perkins. Rounding out the roster is actor Susan Wokoma, best known for starring in Chewing Gum, Cheaters and Enola Holmes.A synopsis for the series reads: “Week by week this fragrant five will wrangle giant ducks, design fresh sausages and create googly-eyed gangs as they seek to attract a word of praise from the Taskmaster.Big news! Series 16 of #Taskmaster is arriving on @Channel4 Thursday 21st September at 9pm.

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Alan Carr slams fake friends 'coming out of the woodwork' after pal Paul O'Grady's death

Paul O'Grady and attended his funeral, he wasn't as close to the late comedian as his "real friends" like Julian Clary, 64. While speaking to actress Kathy Burke, 58, on her Where There's A Will, There's A Wake podcast, Alan was keen to set the record straight after becoming frustrated with "some of the celebs who have come out the woodwork" claiming to be close to Paul.

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Alan Carr recalls Paul O'Grady funeral guests in stitches after blunder

Alan Carr has remembered how a gaffe at Paul O’Grady’s funeral in Kent left mourners erupting into laughter. The comedian, 46, was among the celebrity guests, alongside the likes of Ronnie Wood and Jo Brand, at the ceremony in April, following the Lily Savage star’s death at the age of 67. The Interior Design Masters presenter, who previously paid a touching tribute to For The Love of Dogs star after he died from a cardiac arrhythmia, reflected on the emotional day on Kathy Burke’s Where There’s A Will There’s A Wake podcast.

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Paul O'Grady's secret wife of 28 years pays moving tribute following star's sudden death

The Mirror. READ MORE: Glasgow man caught with three explosive devices under seat of car while out driving"We probably enjoyed one of the longest marriages in showbiz!" she shared. The star met Teresa in a gay club where they worked, and he decided to marry her out of "convenience" and to stop her being "hassled" by her family.

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Paul O'Grady's daughter leaves heartbreaking message outside funeral

The heartbroken daughter of TV presenter Paul O'Grady wrote a devastating note to her late father which she left outside at his funeral this week.

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Paul O'Grady's secret wife breaks silence after TV star's sudden death

Paul O'Grady's secret wife has broken her silence weeks after the much-loved TV star's sudden death.