An Evening with Lily Savage 1996 [complete show]

The best of all the Lily shows with guest Barbara Dickson

[@catmadwoman6317]

Eat your heart out RuPaul et al. Lily still is the funniest queen ever.

[@philleese7933]

Agree totally

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Sexier too 🤣🤣

[@burgersbeansandchips]

None have ever come close, Lily was my first and last!

[@FannyLerouxTime]

​@@wunaladreaming5472 RuPaul isn't a comedy queen lol

[@Vee6969]

The kindest and sincere person,too

[@angelaburke6303]

R.I.P Paul O’Grady. Thanks for all the laughter over the years and for your compassion towards animals,you will be truly missed. Definitely gone way too soon😢😢😢

[@pixel_digit9371]

Paul o’grady the only celebrity i was genuinely tearing over 😢

[@michaeltout8042]

Devastated much love rip sue

[@elizabethrennick9407]

There will never be anyone like him he was amazing

[@malcolmleyland7610]

Totally agree 👏👏👏👏

[@jamesmalone1680]

Not my cup of tea but god bless anyway

[@TheCasualGamer518]

Not even 10 minutes in and just looking at the people that have turned up for Paul. You realise that this guy was a legend among legends. RIP Paul.

[@pearlkelly6337]

and Diana as well wow, it hasnt sunk in yet and i dont think it will for a long time if ever, tbh

[@estoliar2]

Even the "guest who didn't want to be recognised" lmao x probably why she ended in a car in France as lily would tell us the story! 😂😂❤️

[@ArronDaleMusic]

I’m here in 2024, watching a legend. Someone who shaped my life. Who influenced my drag and helped me laugh at life. Paul, however, taught me to love, be empathetic and realise the sheer joy dogs can give. I miss you my friend. RIP, your light shines brighter than most x ❤

[@jakesabean]

Paul was the funniest, most caring person this planet could have ever been blessed with. Thanks for all the charity work and laughs over the years, you will be missed x

[@alisonbaker9847]

Beautifully put 😢

[@amandacogger3075]

Very well said

[@sheila6186]

So many gems from him during that performance! I loved his joke about how he'd be "worrying sheep" by showing his latest electricity bill to them and they'd be like, "Ohhh, how you gonna pay that, Lil?!" 🤣The delivery is quality. Daft, but so funny! 🤣

[@pearlkelly6337]

It makes me want to cry for some weird reason, when they sung i know him so well like it made me think how good he was gonna be in panto this year in annie

[@terrykemp1876]

He was utterly unique.

[@robster6162]

Sheer genius! Quick witted, talented and with an exquisite delivery. RIP Lily - you were & will always be a true one off & you will forever shine brightly 🌟💔

[@evelanpatton]

Just like her nylons!😂

[@EML462]

Thank you soooo much for posting this. I've never forgotten that final song ' A Lamp Post Attached to My Mac'..and never found it till now. What a genius he was back then. And we were still yet to find out what a truly kind hearted and beautiful human being he was. The world is a much sadder place without Paul now. You will be missed more than you'll ever know because you were loved more than you ever knew. Rest easy now Paul xxx

[@Luigifromtoronto]

Who is watching during the pandemic 2020??? I am having a blast !!! Good times always Lili Savage..

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Me

[@Wanamaker1946]

... me too. Love’re

[@EmmaRiddle543]

Hello....in 2021

[@lunarose9]

I grew up watching paul, but since he denied to come on Uk drag race I have become interested in lily, because ru paul is awful for the queer community and I am glad to see someone stood up to the transphobe.

[@emmajones9391]

Me. I love her. I wish she’d come back! So funny.

[@Firebrand55]

RIP Paul O'Grady.....entertainer, animal lover and campaigner.......what a legacy.

[@gallifrey1985]

Paul O'Grady is a genius. To be able to create such a character as Lily Savage. Pure genius

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

@user-mi6ri6in7d ?

[@georgehewins3718]

Watching this just a few days after he died… his talent knew no bounds! So sad he couldn’t stay with us all longer. Fabulous man! Xx

[@richardchapman8690]

Lily Savage, just genius. Thanks Paul for the laughs, may you rest in peace xx

[@Kitcat363]

I listened to Paul on a Sunday evening and found it such a good distraction from life's nonsense.x

[@alidabotes6264]

RIP 🌺

[@nomad9598]

Paul, thank you for sharing your craft, all your charity work, the wonderful memories and laughs. You were one of a kind and will never be forgotten, RIP

[@Highland_Moo]

Love Paul O’Grady - such a kind man who does so much charity work for dogs. I live on the Isle of Skye too - born here, lives here all my 43 years and have raised my 3 kids here. They’ve all left home now and one is down in middle England. It’s true that it’s always pissing down but I love it. It’d be amazing if I ever saw Paul up here - I’d give him a massive hug to thank him for all he does for charity and his kindness. He’s a truly wonderful person 👍🏻❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@irenemorley75]

I met Paul in the 80s, he came to a club I worked in and did his Lily savage act, great guy(did you know he used to be a social worker back in the day)

[@lorraineellis2538]

The world is a sadder place without you Paul. You will be missed by everyone ❤ xx

[@julielockwood9103]

Absolutely adored Paul/Lily if you have never read her books 📚 please do they are the funniest I have read, and all about her life, so true and heartwarming. Fly high with the Angels Paul, keep them laughing in heaven. Xx

[@audreyperrin320]

I réad his books and I loved them he was so funny

[@mallaka8]

It's been about 10 years since I last saw this and I remember almost every line. He was so sharp and quick . God rest you Paul. X

[@slyaspie4934]

The character is so well formed and believable you can almost forget it's Paul O'Grady underneath all the makeup, still just as funny after all these years as well

[@Morgan_Bush]

RIP Paul. Always loved and always hysterical - reunited now with your beloved Buster. A heartbreaking loss.

[@edwardhannah8507]

One of the best stand-up comedians. So sad to hear about the news. RIP

[@faithoffaith]

I miss him already. Such a loss but such a treasure. He'll never be forgotten. RIP Paul 🙏💜

[@lisajhay4387]

RIP to the funniest drag Queen there is! Paul O’Grady, he was so kind and generous and very talented man! We’ll miss you!! ❤❤❤❤

[@lindamalcolm2588]

I’d forgotten just how funny he was . Such a talent , I’ve been in tears watching these old shows .,he was wonderful as Lily and as himself ❤ he’ll be so missed

[@wayne3790]

R.I.P Paul O’Grady. You were an absolute legend who will be remembered forever for all the joy, happiness & laughter you brought the world!! 👼

[@clarea1801]

I used to foster dogs for Battersea and will never forget Paul coming to my house to name some puppies I was looking after, watched this when I was younger never knowing lily would be in my lounge years later

[@rhondamckay1683]

Oh Paul, we are really going to miss you. What a bloody star. Rest in peace. All those lovely dogs will be waiting to help you cross. Xxx

[@theseaglasscompany]

Reminding myself of the delights of Lily. RIP Paul O’Grady, so wonderful to see the outpouring of love for you and rightly so ❤

[@leannebraithwaite6726]

Paul was a lovely guy and so full of fun and such a caring nature looking after all those dogs. It will be a long time before we see another like him

[@warrendoe2164]

OMG...the duet with Barbara Dixon...I had tears running down my face. What an amazing performer Lily was .....lots of the younger American Queens in Drag Race could learn a lot from her.

[@tarync6539]

How? Lily Savage is not a drag queen. Its a character a fully created character that at no points refers to being a man a neither do guests because Lily Savage is a woman

[@richardgriffith2389]

@@tarync6539 you mean like all drag performers ever never references they’re a cock in a frock. Lily Savage is a dick in a dress, it’s a man playing a female character, Paul O’Grady doesn’t need to acknowledge that in every performance cos everyone knows when a man cosplays as a woman ? 🤔

[@Mrstigger747]

@@tarync6539 bravo 👏. Thank you 🙏👏👏❣️🇨🇦

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

​@tarync6539 no she is a drag character

[@AnimalMagnetism1965]

So sad about Paul's passing. I was lucky to see Lily live many times before he became famous. He's left a great legacy of comedy, there won't be another like him.

[@irenewilson177]

With oyt ANY tv adds 😮I only hope In the weeks to coms we can have at least a 3 hour show with lily + Paul Ogrady without.the adds sheer BLISS RIP our very own Paul o Grady ❤❤❤

[@theirishfaerie]

Can't believe Paul's gone now😢, forever funny and full of compassion ❤

[@YASMRLEE]

RIP to an absolute legend. Thank you for all you've done and fought for

[@charlottehorwood5257]

Rest in peace Paul, thank you for all the laughs and the work for animals

[@sharonrider2340]

This brings me back 24 years ago ,and you still can't beat a bit of Lily savage loved her then love her now . Thanks for bringing her back ❤️ xxx

[@juliephelan8714]

Frightening to see how young people are! I remember Paul in about 1993 in a pub and forget how many years ago it is! Just feel very thrilled about how much he has achieved since then. Really superb performer as "Lily" but a genuinely clever and decent chap.

[@chucky2316]

Bet you voted Blair 😏

[@jh2264]

Spontaneous hilarity! Brilliant! This performance is the best tribute imaginable. Already much missed. ❤x

[@annishilcock4587]

Tearsfor the laughter, tears for the loss. Thank you Paul for everything you were.

[@kaywoodward9283]

Amazing. I had forgotten how good Lilly was. I loved the last song about being attached to a lamp post!!!! All the celebs looked so young (especially Robbie) but then looking at the date it was 27yrs ago.

[@doberman1ism]

First time I have seen this performer. I am from the other side of the pond - American and I have enjoyed this immensely. It’s wonderful seeing all the stars in the audience. We were all younger back then.

[@sydhawdon9095]

Hi Aidan, Have a look for Lily Savage and Michael Parkinson interview, you're in for a treat.

[@sydhawdon9095]

Aidah, bloody autocorrect 😂

[@sharonrider2340]

You can't beat a bit of Lily savage Aidah she was one of the best , and you're right 24 years ago we were ALL a lot younger 🤣🤣 . Take care XX

[@jennifercooke8280]

BRITISH comedy wins Hanns down.

[@bridgitgilmore]

Rest in Peace, our Lily. You were the best and a national treasure and will be sorely missed.

[@Foxy-qx4pd]

Lily is hilarious and Barbara Dickson has a very beautiful voice with perfect pitch.

[@DistantCousin]

Barbara is an incredible vocalist. Effortless

[@ldjw]

So well respected and loved. Dear Paul, may you rest in peace x

[@ForeverAutumn100]

RIP Paul. A handsome man, a beautiful Lily Savage, devoted to animals and so quick witted. You’ll be greatly missed xxxx

[@deborah7438]

Had tears in my eyes watching this tonight. What a fantastically funny man & such a beautiful soul. Paul you will be missed by millions ❤

[@jamesrobert994]

Lily Savage you could serious watch this artist at work all day never get tired, you would never be fed up all it will lead to is a constant stream of tears from all the laughing you do. The talents of Paul O’Grady will never be seen again and I hope wherever you are now Paul/Lily you are enjoying yourself, you’re gone but definitely not forgotten. Rock it up there with Cilla and Barbara

[@leethomasedwards7526]

I'm very sad I never went back and appreciated Lily after I grew to love drag. 10 minutes in and I'm crying laughing what a truly great comic and advocate of animal rights you will be missed

[@SimonLeicester]

Remember seeing Lily when he still played the bars in the early 90s and appeared at some of those great Pride events. Suddenly his career took off with some live shows, TV appears and his career really took off. A real talent

[@prunellalefay]

Rest in Power 🕊💐🌠🙏🌈💔😿✌

[@curlyjim2550]

From the cold, hard acerbic Lily to the genuine warmth that is Paul O'Grady. This guy is a legend

[@hollyhodson7113]

curlyjim2550 I agree he’s Lily’s awsome

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

I agree !!!!! There is no denying him a place with the other Royals of Comedy !!!!!!!! Such a Great Entertainer and Performer !!!!!!

[@eclectica1]

Paul had his sharp moments too.

[@michaelmoore3804]

Remembering the wonderful Paul O'Grady today...what a legacy he leaves behind ❤

[@garylawless3608]

i found Lily on YT by accident, and I am so glad I did! I have not laughed so much for a very long time. Thanks so much for uploading this gem!

[@deadserenity95]

Really shows how popular she was, all the British celebrities are out to see her, its like a whose who of 90s celebrities

[@peteradams408]

you mean he.

[@lainewoolcock1335]

Yes!

[@lainewoolcock1335]

Even Princess Diana was in attendance

[@ALYG139]

GCSE History Channel silly it was her lookalike x

[@JulieWallis1963]

Calvin Cosmos *who’s*

[@sarahreid3467]

What an enormous loss for mankind. So lovely and funny without having to poke fun or intimidate anyone, RIP Lil xoxo

[@angelagiannakudakis6695]

You brought originality,humour, kindness and a real sense of down to earth god bless you 🕯️🙏❤️😢

[@michaelh9554]

Just popped here after hearing the very sad news, I had forgotten how hilarious Paul O'Grady was.

[@madmandonna1]

'Lamp post attached to my Mac' is just genius. RIP Paul/Lily - such an unbelievable talent.

[@sparkfishes]

" I shut my eyes and my nipples go like football studs" absolute genius

[@Msrosy145]

I pee myself every time I see Paul. He’s amazing and I cry laughing. It’s great to see all these old celebs. This is real entertainment 💖👍🏽😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thelastoftheanglosaxons.3724]

2021, all stars and remembered. Couldn't name hardly any new stars today! Everything seemed so much better back then...

[@maxy-sp7cn]

The best natural entertainer who will be sorely missed. RIP Paul 😢.

[@sugarmouse3555]

😢 Rest in peace Paul. Such a fantastic man will be so sadly missed. A true treasure.

[@sueduquemin7119]

R I P Paul and thanks for the laughs and all what you did for the animals. You will be missed and never forgotten.

[@w0bbl3r]

O'grady, a man who totally gets the lower working class life. honestly, Lily could have been any one of around 3 or 4 aunt's on my mother's side, growing up in the east midlands. Just how she talks, what she says and how she says it, the things she knows about life in council estate kind of stuff, it's just spot on.

[@DistantCousin]

Unfortunately these days working class comedians and entertainers struggle to get a look in on British TV (reality "stars" don't count). Genuine talent doesn't have a chance to shine through unless you come from a priviliged background and Mummy and Daddy can support your rise to fame.

[@mroosie7488]

I completely see what you mean. Most of my aunts are like this 😂

[@mojokg13]

I know this comment is a year on..but Paul grew up down the road from me, his Auntie was well known as a clippie on the buses round Birkenhead and that's who he based the lilly character on, apparently she was very blonde and glam. He's got the natural Merseyside wit.

[@marcpetrie1348]

@@DistantCousin Exactly!Jack Whitehall springs to mind.The closest we have to working class is mickey flannigan and up here in Scotland we have Kevin Bridges and Frankie boyle.Apart from that i cant really think of any1.No1 decent anyway

[@MsCherade9]

@@marcpetrie1348 Janey Godley across in Glasgow!

[@juliejacobs9424]

Such an amazing man, we lost a good one, when he passed. RIP Paul. ❤️🙏🏽😔

[@RSG3191]

Comedy was waaaaaaay better back then! Loved this, thanks for uploading.... :)

[@simodo11]

What a natural ,talented ,amazing and intelligent performer Lilly Savage was . One in a billion

[@ade6941]

RIP Paul O' Grady you were amazing. You'll definitely be missed 😢. Thanks for the laughs x

[@sharonholden1335]

Absolute legend he was naturally funny and an amazing kind man

[@DaddyMorphosis]

RIP Paul, you really were one of a kind. A legend.

[@johncalderwood1]

Lily had it all, the looks, the humor, the personality......RIP lily savage

[@wor53lg50]

Now we know how the yt propo gando works and its as currupt as the rest, look at your time line of posting??? No edit with it either...

[@louisemacallister6561]

Absolute legend! Wish Lily would make a comeback! Rest in peace Paul 💔

[@gosst60]

search paul o`gradey lol

[@garrymathers9]

She is in a French convent lol

[@plainjayne1981]

Louise MacAllister Paul is fed up of her

[@eclectica1]

But didn't Paul kill her off years ago? Years before the date of your original comment...

[@max12211]

All Lily has to do is look at someone sideways. Iconic

[@Lynnefromlyn]

Came to spend some time with Lily. A sad day today RIP Paul, , you’ll be missed. Lovely man. xxxxxx

[@ivanahavitoff7308]

I think its fabulous that Gabby Roslin has maintained the same hairstyle for 20 years. Credit to her.

[@chrishannon8187]

Fckin hell Gaby you look rough..hilarious

[@clairebunt5887]

😂😂😂

[@TwoWholeWorms]

The way Lily had her wetting herself laughing, though. xD

[@JUST-UK-JAY]

I fancied her then and I fancy her today !

[@gaggymott9159]

Barbara Dickson, playing it comedically 'straight'....Superb from both stars! Thank you for the laughs ❤

[@Youalleatmuffins]

RIP Paul. A truly great entertainer with a big heart ❤️🙏❤️

[@teelesynclair5902]

I used to watch Lily Savage as a child and cackle with laughter, I didn't get most of the jokes back then but he's just so funny naturally, he could read a menu and it'd have made me laugh. It's a treat to go back and watch Lily. RIP Paul, I'm shocked and saddened by his death 😥💖

[@rosemaryannastrijbos6991]

Being in Australia l had never seen Lily Savage but did see Paul in the love of dogs this last year. Yes he was a great performer. I love watching all his skits. RIP and my condolences to his family and friends.

[@ComtesseRochefort]

Never met him, but felt this one. I remember watching this when it was first televised. Sitting here now, watching it again, laughing out loud. So sad that we will never see him again. Cheered when he did the duet with Barbara Dickson.I really think it was a surprise to her (what a trouper). RIP ❤

[@ClassicWorld19]

This has made my night! The best thing I've watched tonight (and I've watched a lot!). Plus, so many celebrities appreciating Paul's Lily :) Was especially pleased to spot Brian May in the audience! :D

[@simonewardle3742]

Lily is head and shoulders above the acts on Drag Race

[@JamieSMB]

Devastated to have to say RIP Paul :( I had this on VHS before I was 10 even, used to play it on repeat. :(

[@Louise-gp7sw]

A genuinely nice person. His kindness to animals will always be remembered. ❤️ 🕊️ 🙏

[@MadHatter-s3t]

Bless him. I remember how guest appearances on breakfast tv. One time I was crying with laughter. I wish I could find the clip. A rare talent.

[@IRMentat]

I needed a good laugh. Looks like I had to back 23 years to have it this time.

[@imcavdb5465]

Discovered her only yesterday, bingewatching now. She's great! 😂🤣😅

[@phil-zz5hk]

went to school with paul , and we both went to live in london about the same time . i remember him starting the lili act in the vauxhall tavern , and elephant and castle pub .

[@georgealderson4424]

What was he like at school?

[@rumbarumba1]

Lily Savage saying it how it is My stomach hurts laughing. I cant say my favorite part. Still crying with sadness and joy RIP Paul xxx

[@benjijack22]

A LEGEND! at work what a fantastic show this was from 1996! Paul will live on forever in our hearts! Comedy Gold!

[@niamhryan2973]

LIly is the best. She's sharp as a cutthroat razor and rib burstingly funny. Rest in peace and power forever ❤

[@vickygarnett7623]

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo as Norma Desmond is genius. Also, that last song. The surreal stuff was just as brilliant as the ‘anecdotes’. I missed Lily Savage when she was retired, and we’ll miss Paul O’Grady even more. Such a loss. Rest easy Paul.

[@sheilawhite8314]

wow didn't realize this just watching this show now an amazing person

[@annejackson6528]

Wonderful, I laughed til tears ran down my legs, thank you for showing this.

[@ozzie908]

I have used that line too lol

[@happygirl8298]

Sadly, I never knew who he was until he passed away. He was hysterically funny!🇺🇸

[@jonfisher9214]

Watching this tonight the day after he passed. Lily Savage was an icon. The fact that Paul O'Grady retired the character and essentially re-invented himself and everything he did for the LGBT community. And dogs! What a legend!

[@wor53lg50]

Your got the first 3 letters right on that acronym but not the last one im affraid....its probably due to all this crazy, perfectic bollox we're seeing now that probably contributed into putting him into an early grave to be fair, even though he seemed rough on the outside he was sensitive on the inside and did worry alot...

[@tutts999]

Paul's good, but Lily was in a different class. Pity He didn't bring her back.

[@stanochocki8984]

@QuickStrike0065 Hmm, I think that what TONE 007 is referring to is that Paul's appearance is 'just himself' with Natural wit..Lily, is a 'spin-off' persona, almost like having 2 personalities living in one mind....which I think is the main reason Paul won't do a 'Lily Come-back'...

[@joaniec6178]

TONE 007 Indeed. In fact if you watch a lot of Paul's shows he often uses old Lily jokes (but with the F word removed).

[@drteeth7054]

@@stanochocki8984 There will not be a Lily come back as she reminds Paul of this previous late manager with whom he was romantically involved.

[@Msrosy145]

He’s dedicated his life to dogs at Battersea dogs home in London ever Since buster his darling dog past away. 😢💞💖 I watch him in Canada and don’t miss a show. 💞💖💖

[@numanoid5665]

Rip Paul. So sad to hear of your passing. You seemed like a lovely man. And many thanks for all your help with animals

[@pretzeltime3900]

RIP dear Paul O’Grady. Beautiful man, and so funny. ❤

[@susanpaterson4493]

R.I.P Paul O' Grady i was lucky enough to see you twice in the pantomime (Cinderella and Goldilocks) at the London Palladium! You and Julian Clary were absolutely hysterical and you both had me and my mum in stitches! I feel so lucky that i saw you and i adored you and Malcolm on your radio 2 show (with you shouting at your beloved dogs to behave!) and i will miss you so much. I was in tears when i heard the news at 4 in the morning. You deserved to live until 100 and you should have been knighted. Thanks for all you did for the animals too.

[@jonathanokeefe9783]

RIP Paul O'Grady / Lily Savage. Wickedly funny man with a heart of gold.

[@nathelondon3719]

Perfect pitch Barbara Dickson. That's one for the history books.