[2] Series one of the programme finished on 12 November 2010, although a Christmas special aired on 24 December 2010.

[3] O'Grady previously presented The Paul O'Grady Show, which was a huge success due to its variety of speciality acts and high-profile celebrity guests.

The show featured comic stunts, musical performances, and occasionally viewer competitions.

Paul O'Grady Live is similar in format, but more adult-themed.

Most episodes throughout the show's first series averaged over 3 million viewers.