Baftas 2026: The uneasy divide between politics, art, and censorship
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Baftas Archives: 02/2026
BBC remove Baftas recording from iPlayer following racial slur incident
“We apologise that this was not edited out prior to broadcast.”
‘Sinners’ production designer condemns Baftas for Alan Cumming’s “throw away apology” over racial slur incident
“I keep trying to write about what happened at the BAFTAs, and I can’t find the words.”
Tourettes Action deem backlash to John Davidson following Baftas racial slur incident “extremely saddening”
“What should have been a night of celebration for him became overwhelming.”
BBC respond after Akinola Davies Jr’s “Free Palestine” comment cut from Baftas broadcast
They have issued a clarification.
Baftas 2026: Ethan Hawke says Robert Aramayo’s praise was “better than winning”
Aramayo took home the award for ‘Leading Actor’.
‘I Swear’ star Robert Aramayo calls for “more education” on Tourette’s after racial slur incident at Baftas
Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the show.
Baftas 2026: Jamie Foxx criticises Tourette’s campaigner for “unacceptable” racial slur
John Davidson suffers from Tourette’s with Coprolalia.
Baftas 2026: BBC apologises for racial slur shouted during Bafta Awards ceremony
“Offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards 2026…”
Baftas 2026: Alan Cumming thanks the audience for their “understanding” after racial slur
Host Alan Cumming addressed the heckles and explained Tourette’s is involuntary.
Akinola Davies Jr’s “Free Palestine” remark cut from BBC coverage of the Baftas 2026
“They can’t have another Glastonbury”.