Bafta Awards Racial Slur Incident

BBC Executive Complaints Unit ruled racial slur breached editorial standards.
John Davidson shouted involuntary slur during Bafta Film Awards.
Production team did not hear the slur during live event.
Unedited recording remained on iPlayer until next morning.
BBC apologized to involved parties and pledged to improve processes.

Broadcasting | Apology | Editorial Standards

United Kingdom

John Davidson | Michael B. Jordan | Delroy Lindo | Kate Phillips

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