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Baftas Archives: 02/2026
Lisa Nandy says BBC airing racial slur during Baftas was “unacceptable and harmful”
“The BBC must ensure that this never happens again.”
John Davidson says homophobic slur he shouted at Alan Cumming was edited out from Baftas broadcast
Davidson left the ceremony on his own accord.
John Davidson criticises BBC for not censoring racial slur at the Baftas
He believed “any swearing would be edited out of the broadcast”.
BBC chief apologises for “distressing” racial slur incident at Baftas in email to staff
Kate Phillips says they take “full responsibility”
Dawn Butler MP complains to BBC over Baftas censorship and coverage of racial slur incident
She deemed it “disappointing”.
Bafta judge quits over “utterly unforgivable” handling of racial slur incident
“I hope BAFTA leadership comprehend the damage they and the BBC have caused.”
Akinola Davies Jr says “it’s a shame” the BBC cut his “free Palestine” speech from Baftas
The ceremony took place on February 22nd.
Paul Thomas Anderson refuses to discuss politics following Baftas victories: “I’m a filmmaker”
“I’m not a politician.”
Delroy Lindo criticises Bafta for not speaking to him or Michael B Jordan after racial slur incident
Lindo has broken his silence.