Summary
The BBC announced it will investigate its broadcast of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) due to a racial slur that aired during the show. The incident involved an individual with Tourette syndrome who involuntarily shouted the slur. The BBC admitted it was a mistake not to censor the language and promised a fast investigation.
Key Facts
- The BBC aired the BAFTA awards with a two-hour delay.
- A racial slur was shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the broadcast.
- The guest, John Davidson, stated that his tics don’t reflect his personal beliefs.
- The slur was not removed from the broadcast or the BBC's streaming service initially.
- The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit will handle the investigation.
- BBC producers monitoring the event missed the second slur initially.
- The BBC also faced criticism for editing out a "Free Palestine" speech due to time constraints.
- The BBC has received past criticism for its coverage of Israel and Gaza-related content.
