Sir Antony Jay, co-creator of political comedies Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, has died at the age of 86.

A representative said: "Sir Antony Jay CVO CBE died peacefully on Sunday evening after a long illness. He was surrounded by his wife and family."

Jay began his career in the BBC's current affairs department and was a founding member of the Tonight team, later becoming editor of the programme in 1962.

His career included scripting documentaries Royal Family and Elizabeth R: A Year In the Life of a Queen, for which he was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) for personal services to the Royal Family.