# BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind, and Live at the Apollo

The BBC has axed three long-running entertainment shows – Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind, and Live at the Apollo – as part of a programming shake-up. The cancellations reflect shifting audience tastes and budget pressures at the broadcaster. Fans of the panel games and comedy series will lose familiar staples of British television.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyx8j33k7zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:12 GMT