PAUL O'GRADY: ITV ANNOUNCE TRIBUTE PROGRAMME AND NEW SERIES OF FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS

ITV have made several changes to their schedule following the passing of Paul O'Grady, including the announcement of a special tribute programme.

1700hrs Wednesday 29th March: Paul O'Grady's For the Love of Dogs: A Royal Special will be repeated on ITV1.

2000hrs Sunday 9th April: For the Love of Paul O'Grady on ITV1, in tribute to Paul.

2030hrs Thursday 13th April: The new series of Paul O'Grady: For the Love Dogs (series 11) will air on ITV1, as planned.

ITV's Kevin Lygo said: "We are fortunate to have had a long association with Paul, at ITV. He was a huge, inimitable talent, delighting our viewers through his comedy and entertainment with a warmth, humour and joy that audiences of all generations related to and connected with...

"He had a profound passion for animals too, which resonated with so many viewers, and For The Love of Dogs remains one of our best-loved series, and a really special programme for so many. All those who worked with Paul are shocked and deeply saddened at his passing and the thoughts of everyone at ITV are with Paul’s loved ones.’"