Blankety Blank
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First episode date | January 18, 1979 |
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Final episode date | December 24, 2016 |
Production location | The London Studios |
Also known as | Lily Savage's Blankety Blank |
Presented by | Terry Wogan |
Paul O'Grady | |
Les Dawson | |
David Walliams | |
Reviews | www.imdb.com |
Present by | Terry Wogan; Les Dawson; Paul O'Grady; David Walliams; Bradley Walsh |
Product compani | Fremantle ; Grundy (1999–2001); Thames Television (2002); Thames (2016, 2020–) |
Networks | BBC One ; ITV (2001–02, 2016) |
No of episod | Christmas |
No of seri | 18 |
Genres | Comedy Panel Game |
Origin releas | 18 January 1979 –; present |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1185345 |
About Blankety Blank
The comedy quiz game everyone can play at home.
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Paul O'Grady: TV star dies aged 67
TV presenter and comedian Paul O 'Grady has died at the Age Of 67, his partner Andre Portasio says.
He died " unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday Evening .
O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his iconic scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage , going on to present game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.
Later in his career, he went on to host A Number of chat shows on ITV and Channel 4 .
Mr Portasio said in a statement: " It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has Passed Away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday Evening . .
" He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
" I know that he would want me to Thank You for all the Love You have shown him over The Years . "
One of animal-loving O'Grady's most recent appearances was in the latest series of ITV's For The Love of Dogs - a series he helped launched in 2012 following the staff at Battersea Dogs Home and the pets they care for.
He had also recently been On Tour playing Miss Hannigan in The Musical Annie.
Writing on Instagram a few weeks ago after returning from performing in Newcastle, O'Grady said he was " thoroughly enjoying" playing The Role again after so long " especially with a truly amazing and lovely cast".
The broadcaster had also recently left BBC Radio 2 after 14 years, confirming reports it was because he was unhappy about sharing his Sunday afternoon slot.
He was due to present on Boom Radio in less than Two Weeks time for Easter Sunday .
Source of news: bbc.com