BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.
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"We take full responsibility for what happened."
— Kate Phillips , Executive
"I am deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning."
— John Davidson , Activist
"We did what we had to do as we carried on presenting."
— Delroy Lindo , Celebrity
Key People
Dawn Butler is a Labour MP who sought accountability from the BBC over a racial slur aired during a ceremony.
Delroy Lindo is a notable British-American actor.
Tourette's campaigner known for his role in the Bafta-winning film I Swear.
The BBC’s chief content officer.
Michael B Jordan is a prominent American actor known for his roles in film and television.
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The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.
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