BBC initiates investigation into BAFTA broadcast incident

The BBC has issued an apology for failing to edit out a racial slur that was shouted by guest John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, during the British Academy Film Awards. Davidson expressed regret about the incident, emphasizing that his outburst was involuntary and not reflective of his beliefs. The broadcaster announced a fast-tracked investigation into the incident, which was broadcast live with a delay, and acknowledged it was a serious oversight not to remove the slur.

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