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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carla Feric

BBC’s outgoing director-general ‘profoundly regrets’ Bafta racial slur incident

The BBC’s outgoing director-general, Tim Davie, has expressed the corporation’s "profound regret" over the broadcast of a racial slur during the Bafta film awards, which aired on BBC One.

The incident occurred during the ceremony on 22 February, when Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson was heard shouting as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the award for special visual effects.

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