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BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts
BBC News Wednesday 29 July 2026, 13:02 UTC 1 min read
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The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
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