Welsh comedian, actor, presenter and impressionist
The BBC has cancelled Celebrity Mastermind, Blankety Blank and Live at the Apollo as part of cost-saving measures. The main Mastermind series will continue with Clive Myrie, while the celebrity spin-off ends after the next filmed series. The BBC cites funding challenges and ongoing savings targets across entertainment, with further cuts anticipated.
Dolly Parton has died after a brief battle with cancer, aged 80. Her family confirms the death and reflects on a career that defined country music and philanthropy, including Dollywood and the Imagination Library.