BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"it was one of my favourite shows but that he physically does not have the time to film another series at the moment because of other commitments."
— Bradley Walsh , Celebrity
Key People
Bradley Walsh is a television presenter and actor known for hosting shows such as Blankety Blank.
Clive Myrie is a BBC newsreader who paid tribute to Paul Conroy.
John Humphrys is a Welsh journalist and television presenter recognized for hosting Mastermind.
Kevin Bridges is a Scottish comedian known for his observational humor and stand-up performances.
Les Dawson was an English comedian and actor known for his television performances and humor.
Magnus Magnusson was a Scottish broadcaster and journalist known for presenting Mastermind.
Michael McIntyre is a British comedian known for his stand-up performances and television appearances.
Micky Flanagan is a British stand-up comedian and television personality renowned for his comedic style.
Paul O'Grady is a British television presenter, comedian, and actor famous for his alter-ego, Lily Savage.
Sarah Millican is a British comedian known for her humor and contributions to stand-up comedy.
Terry Wogan was a popular Irish broadcaster renowned for his work in radio and television.
All Coverage
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw
The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.
August 17, 2026 at 12:09 PMVenue admits scrapping Jewish comedian's Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination
Philip Simon was due to perform his stand-up show at the Banshee Labyrinth last year but it was cancelled after the venue assessed his social media.
August 17, 2026 at 03:06 PMADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
August 19, 2026 at 06:23 PMLIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship
LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.
August 13, 2026 at 04:36 PMEmma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.
August 19, 2026 at 01:00 PMDisney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
August 18, 2026 at 04:22 PM