In tribute to Paul O'Grady, we're taking up your suggestion of repeating his final ever programme - from Christmas Day - opened by a few fitting words from Malcolm. Enjoy Paul's wonderful voice once more on Easter Sunday at 2.00.
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- We are so sad to bring you the news that Paul O'Grady has died. He was 67. His death was announced by his partner Andre Portasio. Our thoughts are with Andre, his family and friends.
- "There are few broadcasters who attract the love Paul did. The response to his last show was enormous - listeners felt he'd popped around to their house over lunch. That was his gift. Our thoughts are with his family and friends," Phil Riley, co-founder, Boom.
- We are so sad to hear the news about Steve Wright. His contribution to radio and to our lives over so many years will not be forgotten. A radio great.
- We are so sad to learn of the death of Johnnie Walker. One of the greatest friends radio could have had.
- 85 years ago today, one of the greatest broadcasters was born. We miss you, Terry.
- Today sees the funeral of Paul O'Grady. Our thoughts are with Paul's family and friends. Dogs from Battersea Dogs & Cats home will form the guard of honour. The ceremony is private, but the procession will pass through Aldington in Kent before heading to the church.
- Today, it's fittin' we mark Steve Wright's birthday - he would have been 70. Thank you, Steve for all you did for radio.
- He's not one of our Boom team - but it matters not. We are just delighted that the great @tonyblackburn is out of hospital. Look after yourself, Tony.
- He's not one of our team - but he's a radio icon and we like those! Happy 82nd birthday, Tony.
- This weekend marks the birthday of our friend, Birkenhead’s Paul O’Grady. He would have been 70.
