Paul O’Grady – Not The Same Without You

“A unique insight into the life of a true British icon.” – Graham Norton

“Such a lovely book! Just about every page, you’re saying ‘Oh, I didn’t know that!’ It’s a fantastic read and an amazing present.” Lorraine

“Fascinating. The definitive account of Paul and Malcolm’s radio partnership. It made me love Paul even more.” – Alan Carr

“This is honest, hilarious and heartfelt.” – Jodie Prenger

“Loved it. A compelling tribute to the gleefully unconstrained emperor of laughs. Moving, personal and funny memories of the sadly missed comedy genius. Gets to the essence of the incomparable wit and meteoric rise of one this country’s favourite comedy icons.“ – Jo Brand

“Comforting, honest, affectionate…if you loved Paul O’Grady then you will love this book.” Julian Clary

“This book continues and completes the amazing story of my father. Such a revealing read. I can hear my dad on every page.”- Sharyn Mousley

“Extraordinary new book…sheds new light on the start with gripping new testimony from his friends [and] family” – Daily Mirror

“Prince paints an affectionate, funny, and heartfelt portrait of an extraordinary life and enduring friendship that changed them both” – A Delia Online Book of the Month

“Fascinating new book” Sunday Mirror

“Hilarious and shocking revelations about his life that have never before been heard…a gripping and laugh-out-loud read” Daily Star Sunday

“A treasure trove of anecdotes and memories, all drawn from Malcolm’s extensive collection of private recordings and interviews with the people who knew Paul best. It tells never-before-heard stories of the much-missed national treasure” Daily Express

“There was nothing like hearing Paul in full flow and rage telling a story, nothing was left our and we would roar laughing. This book has got so many of those stories within it. He really was a one off.’ – Carol Vorderman

“An emotional read.” – My Weekly

For twenty years, Malcolm Prince was Paul O’Grady’s radio producer at the BBC where they worked together on feature documentaries, seasonal specials, and Paul’s popular Sunday afternoon Radio 2 show, which ran for fourteen years. He was the launch producer of Elaine Paige on Sunday, Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes’ Saturday Escape, and for a decade, he produced Graham Norton’s hugely successful Saturday morning programme (all Radio 2). His landmark series have included a history of British television with Michael Grade, David Puttnam’s Century of Cinema, and an eight-part celebration of musical theatre hosted by Julia McKenzie and Siân Phillips. He left the BBC in 2022. He contributed to ITV’s For The Love of Paul O’Grady in 2023, and Channel 4’s ABBA: 50 Years of Pop in 2024. He lives in Kent and continues to produce occasional programmes for Boom Radio.