Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs

The presenter’s final series filmed at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home follows Paul as he falls head over heels for a gorgeous Newfoundland. The dog is awaiting a life‑changing surgical procedure that could dramatically improve its future health and quality of life.

The programme marks the presenter’s swan‑song at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, wrapping up his time with the charity’s animal residents. It’s billed as the final series he fronts from the well‑known shelter, and the setting remains the familiar grounds of the Battersea facility. In this concluding instalment, Paul becomes instantly smitten with a striking Newfoundland. The dog’s striking appearance captures his attention straight away, and Paul’s affection quickly deepens as he learns the animal needs a major operation that could alter its future. The Newfoundland’s need for surgery forms the core of the episode’s narrative. Paul’s growing attachment to the gentle giant is intertwined with the urgency of arranging the life‑changing procedure, highlighting his personal investment in the dog’s wellbeing. Overall, the series serves as a farewell to the presenter’s work at the home, centring on his bond with the beautiful Newfoundland and the pivotal operation the animal requires. It ties together his final contributions to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with a heartfelt story about love, care, and the hope that the surgery will give the dog a new lease on life.