Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs

The presenter visits Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, where he assists in looking after a litter of spaniel puppies. While caring for them, he struggles to keep himself from adopting one and bringing the little puppy home with him, still, despite his best intentions.

The programme takes place at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, with the presenter stepping into the shelter’s daily routine. He spends the episode within the walls of this well‑known rescue centre, offering viewers a glimpse of life among the animals that call it home. During his visit, the presenter lends a hand caring for a litter of spaniel puppies. He helps to look after the young dogs, handling the practical tasks that come with babysitting a group of energetic, newly‑born spaniels. The segment centres on his hands‑on involvement with the puppies as they grow and explore their surroundings. As the day goes on, the presenter finds himself drawn to the charming pups and wrestles with the desire to bring one of them into his own life. The temptation to adopt a puppy becomes a recurring thought, prompting him to weigh his affection for the animals against the practicalities of taking a dog home. In the end, he makes a concerted effort to resist the urge, choosing to leave the spaniels at the shelter where they belong. The episode closes with him acknowledging the pull of the puppies while reaffirming his decision to let the shelter continue looking after them.