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"I Swear" tests our compassion

With the dust settled after February's BAFTAs incident, John Davidson's biopic is all the more timely — to a point

Salon · Apr 26

Classic British children’s animated series gets live-action film adaptation

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The Independent UK · Mar 25

Beloved British children’s classic Mr Benn set for live action film adaptation

The 1971 series follows Mr Benn, an ordinary man, who goes on extraordinary adventures after visiting a magical fancy dress shop

The Independent UK · Mar 25

I Swear director criticises BBC over handling of Baftas controversy

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The Independent UK · Feb 27

Who Is John Davidson And What Is Tourette's Syndrome? Inside The BAFTA Controversy That Sparked Debate After Michael B. Jordan Exchange

John Davidson's involuntary outburst at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards sparks a global conversation on disability, race, and media responsibility.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

The 2026 BAFTAs threw a huge curveball with Robert Aramayo’s best actor win — here’s when you’ll be able to stream his victorious performance on Netflix

Robert Aramayo surprised everyone with his big BAFTA 2026 win for I Swear – here's when you can stream it, depending on where you live.

TechRadar · Feb 23

Robert Aramayo: From Hull to Hollywood

The 33-year-old picked up two acting awards at the Baftas, beating Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet and Ethan Hawke.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

BAFTAs 2026: I Swear's Robert Aramayo named Best Leading Actor

I Swear star Robert Aramayo could not believe he beat Hollywood royalty to win Best Leading Actor at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

BANG Premier · Feb 22

I Swear filmmaker did not ask Robert Aramayo to audition for lead role

The Bafta-nominated Kirk Jones film tells the story of Scottish campaigner John Davidson’s life living with Tourette syndrome.

Evening Standard · Feb 22

Robert Aramayo is up against DiCaprio at the Baftas. He found out about his nomination while doing the dishes

RISING STARS: The British star of ‘The Rings of Power’ has had a busy month: he’s made his West End debut, and he’s been nominated for two Baftas for his work in the touching Tourette’s drama ‘I Swear’. And now he needs a lie-down, he tells Jacob Stolworthy

The Independent UK · Feb 19