Paul O’Grady’s earnings in the year before his death have been made public.
The comedian, who passed away in March 2023, pocketed a whopping £1.7million. The latest accounts for Buster Productions Ltd, named after his pet dog, show it was worth £8.7m for the 12 months up to May 2022.
He also paid a Corporation Tax bill of £341,525, which means his income stood at £1.7m. The company’s accounts, filed this week, reveal cash of £1.21m and investments over £7m.
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The TV presenter left a staggering £15.5m in his will. Of this, £500,000 went to Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, featured in his popular ITV series For the Love of Dogs.
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He also set aside £125,000 specifically for the care of his five dogs; Nancy, Arfur, Conchita, Eddie, and Sausage. His agent Joan will look after them.
Last week, The Mirror announced that a tribute to Paul, The Life and Death of Lily Savage, will air on ITV1 this Easter. It will be shown alongside his final TV project; Paul O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure.
This feature-length documentary will include an interview with Paul’s daughter Sharyn, who will talk about her father for the first time since his sad passing. It will also include appearances from other stars who were close to Paul such as Sir Ian McKellen, Julian Clary and Graham Norton.
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Paul O’Grady’s family and friends will share deeply personal memories and first hand accounts, with much of it told in Paul’s own words. Jo Clinton-Davis, Controller of Factual at ITV told the Mirror: “This blue chip feature-length documentary reveals the little known biography of Paul’s alter ego Lily – from her birth in the docks of Liverpool to her mysterious ‘death’ on mainstream TV.”
Jo added: “Set against the background of social and political change and upheaval, it features Paul’s own voice and those who were closest to him – including his daughter Sharyn. This is a layered and richly entertaining tribute to the wonderful Paul O Grady.”
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Paul was a National Treasure who hosted a number of chat shows, and also brought his love of dogs to the screen. But, for more than 20 years, he was also a drag queen.
In the new 90-minute documentary, Paul’s story will be told through the prism of his famous creation, Lily Savage – an underground cabaret star who took mainstream telly by storm, against all the odds.
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