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What happens when a big TV company runs out of money? Sometimes it must stop making shows that people love.

The BBC is a large television company in the United Kingdom. Many people watch BBC shows every day. Three popular shows will stop making new episodes soon. These shows are Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind, and Live at the Apollo.

Blankety Blank is a game show. People answer funny questions and win money. Families watch this show together on Friday nights. Celebrity Mastermind is different. Famous people answer very hard questions about many topics. Live at the Apollo is a comedy show. Funny people tell jokes on a big stage in a theater.

Why did the BBC stop these shows? The company must save money. In the United Kingdom, the BBC gets money from people who watch TV. The company receives less money each year. So the BBC must choose which shows to keep.

The BBC says it is very proud of all three shows. The workers and fans are sad. These shows have been on TV for many years. Millions of people have watched them. But saving money is very important right now.

This happens to many TV companies around the world. They must make hard choices. They stop some shows to keep other shows running. Do you have a favorite TV show? Do you worry about your favorite shows stopping?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.