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BBC Withdraws BAFTAS From iPlayer After Racial Slur Is Broadcast During Show

The BBC has removed its coverage of Sunday night’s BAFTA awards from iPlayer after a racial slur was...
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6:00 PM - 23 Feb 2026



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

BBC Withdraws BAFTAS From iPlayer After Racial Slur Is Broadcast During Show

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6:00 PM - 23 Feb 2026

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The BBC has removed its coverage of Sunday night’s BAFTA awards from iPlayer after a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One and remained uncorrected for a number of hours.

It was said by John Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette syndrome, as Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan took to the stage to present an award.

The broadcaster has since apologised for the controversy and said that the footage will be re-edited.

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