BBC Boss Apologizes for Racial Slur at Baftas

The BBC boss has apologized to staff after a racial slur shouted by Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson was not edited out of the Baftas broadcast, causing offense.

24 Feb, 11:31 — 24 Feb, 17:45

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The BBC is facing significant backlash after a racial slur was broadcast during its coverage of the BAFTA Film Awards, uttered by a Tourette's campaigner while Black Hollywood stars were on stage. This incident has prompted an apology from the BBC's chief content officer and a comprehensive review by BAFTA, highlighting ongoing sensitivities around racial language in media and the responsibilities of broadcasters. The controversy is further fueled by reports that a second slur was edited out, raising questions about editorial oversight.

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BBCBroadcaster of the BAFTA Film Awards Kate PhillipsBBC Chief Content Officer John DavidsonTourette's campaigner who uttered slur BAFTAAwards body; announced review Michael B. JordanHollywood star presenting an award

Coverage Timeline

First report: geo-news · 24 Feb, 11:31|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 6h|Window: 6h

geo-news24 Feb, 11:31First to report

Michael B. Jordan furious after BAFTA outburst sparks backlash debate - Geo News

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the-journal24 Feb, 16:41

BBC boss apologises to staff over failure to edit out racial slur at Baftas

deadline24 Feb, 17:31

BBC Reveals It Edited Out Second Racial Slur From BAFTA Film Awards Coverage

The Guardian24 Feb, 17:45Latest update

BBC apologises to staff over N-word inclusion as Bafta announces comprehensive review

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The Guardian2h ago

BBC apologises to staff over N-word inclusion as Bafta announces comprehensive review

Chief content officer Kate Phillips tells staff she is ‘so sorry’ only one racial slur by Tourette campaigner was not edited from recorded broadcast Peter Bradshaw: why the dust has not yet settled on the Baftas N-word row A senior BBC executive has apologised to staff for the corporation’s failure to edit a racial slur from Sunday’s Bafta film awards telecast. In a note sent on Tuesday and seen by the Press Association, chief content officer Kate Phillips told staff she was “so sorry that a ...

By Catherine Shoard

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deadline2h ago

BBC Reveals It Edited Out Second Racial Slur From BAFTA Film Awards Coverage

A second racial slur was edited out of the BAFTA Film Awards coverage by the BBC on Sunday, according to the corporation’s head of content. Kate Phillips emailed staff this afternoon to apologize and reveal that a second slur was removed from the broadcast, which aired two hours after the live ceremony on BBC One. […]

By Max Goldbart

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the-journal3h ago