The BBC said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into how it had failed to edit out a racial slur from its broadcast of Britain's top movie awards. ADVERTISEMENTThe BBC broadcast the show around two hours later and the offensive language remained in the programme, and on its streaming platform until Monday morning. The slur was shouted by John Davidson, who attended the awards in London after his life inspired the film "I Swear". Davidson said his condition caused his body and voice to act in ways he does not intend. BAFTA has apologised to the two actors and said it took full responsibility for what happened.

Source: The Telegraph February 25, 2026 17:53 UTC