Paul O'Grady's producer says fans have been "robbed" of the late star's new radio show.
Following his friend's tragic death last week, Malcolm Prince, 58, will pay tribute to the Lily Savage star on Boom Radio.
Paul, 67, was supposed to host the show on Easter Sunday, but in his absence pal Malcolm will take over the reigns with a special introduction.
Ahead of a rebroadcast of the pair's Boom Radio Christmas Day show, he says: "Paul's sudden death on March 28 shocked us all. His family, friends and fans - we all feel robbed, but I think we should count ourselves lucky, because Paul O'Grady will never really leave us.
"Right now, you should be hearing the song Stop Me If You've Heard It All Before by Billy Ocean. It would have been the opening track of the Team POG (Paul O'Grady) Easter Day show - but sadly that's not to be."
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The two-hour show originally aired on Christmas Day last year and will be played in its entirety, including all the festive elements.
Paul O'Grady's producer says fans have been "robbed" of the late star's new radio show (PA)
Malcolm and Paul worked together for years (PA)Malcom will add that for himself and Paul their Christmas Day show was particularly special despite the Scouser not being a huge fan of the celebration.
He says: "Paul knew it was a privilege to be there on Christmas Day with you. Oh, and that description of me being his long-suffering producer - well don't believe a word of it. I loved you every minute."
Paul first joined Boom Radio for a one-off special last Christmas after 14 years at Radio 2, where he also worked with Malcolm.
Paul first joined Boom Radio in 2022 (ITV)Of the upcoming rebroadcast, Boom Radio programme director David Lloyd said: "Hearing Chris Rea's Driving Home For Christmas as the first song - on an April day - may feel odd, but it won't be the first time that Paul has played Christmas songs in April!
"It will be so poignant to hear the show one more time."
Malcom was one of the first to pay tribute to Paul when the tragic news of his death broke.
We've lost a legend (Getty Images)He tweeted on Wednesday: “Yesterday afternoon I popped round to Paul’s for a good old catch-up. Surrounded by his beloved dogs, he was laughing, smiling, and full of life.
“He was so proud of ‘Annie’, so happy to be back on Boom Radio and he was looking forward to so many new projects. And now he’s gone, I can’t believe it.
“We have lost a unique talent – and I’ve lost a dear friend. We were all lucky to have Paul in our lives.”
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