Lisa Nandy says BBC airing racial slur during Baftas was “unacceptable and harmful”
“The BBC must ensure that this never happens again.”
BBC Archives: 02/2026
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”.
Akinola Davies Jr says “it’s a shame” the BBC cut his “free Palestine” speech from Baftas
The ceremony took place on February 22nd.
BBC remove Baftas recording from iPlayer following racial slur incident
“We apologise that this was not edited out prior to broadcast.”
BBC respond after Akinola Davies Jr’s “Free Palestine” comment cut from Baftas broadcast
They have issued a clarification.
Baftas 2026: BBC apologises for racial slur shouted during Bafta Awards ceremony
“Offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards 2026…”
Akinola Davies Jr’s “Free Palestine” remark cut from BBC coverage of the Baftas 2026
“They can’t have another Glastonbury”.