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entertainment11 hours ago•4 min saved

BBC & BAFTA Launch Probes After Racist Slur Appears in Awards Broadcast

BBC and BAFTA launched separate investigations after a racist slur involuntarily uttered by a man with Tourette’s syndrome was audible during the BAFTA Awards while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented. The BBC apologized for not editing the remark and removed it from iPlayer, and BAFTA said a comprehensive review is underway. The incident sparked debate about racism, disability, and broadcast responsibility, amid prior warnings that involuntary noises could occur at the ceremony.

via The New York Times|

#bafta-awards #bbc #broadcasting-ethics

entertainment1 day ago•16 min saved

BBC Removes Second Racial Slur From BAFTA Coverage, Apology Issued

The BBC confirmed it removed a second racial slur from its BAFTA Film Awards coverage and apologized after the remark aired; chief content officer Kate Phillips said the edit was aired in error, the iPlayer broadcast has been taken down, and BAFTA has launched a comprehensive review.

via Deadline|

#apology #bafta #bbc

entertainment1 day ago•3 min saved

BBC apologises after N-word slips into Bafta broadcast as Bafta orders review

A BBC chief content officer apologised to staff for not editing a racial slur from the Bafta film awards telecast after the N-word was audible on stage; the clip was removed from iPlayer amid backlash as Bafta launches a comprehensive review, with ongoing fallout including political criticism and a Bafta judge’s resignation, and Google also apologised for an AI-generated prompt linked to the incident.

via The Guardian|

#apology #bafta #bbc

entertainment1 day ago•16 min saved

Warner Bros. Presses BAFTA to Edit N-Word From Awards Broadcast

Warner Bros. contacted BAFTA to have the involuntary N-word outburst by John Davidson edited from BBC’s time-delayed broadcast of the BAFTA Film Awards. BAFTA apologized and took responsibility for placing guests in a difficult situation; the broadcast aired with the slur, triggering backlash and scrutiny over how the incident was handled by BBC, BAFTA, and Warner Bros.

via Variety|

#bafta #bbc #entertainment

entertainment1 day ago•17 min saved

Warner Bros Demands BBC Cut After BAFTA Slur Incident

Warner Bros. pressed BAFTA within minutes of an involuntary racial slur directed at stars at the BAFTA Film Awards, asking that the moment be cut from the BBC broadcast; BAFTA apologized and the BBC removed the footage from iPlayer amid competing accounts from Penny Lane TV and gallery staff, while Warner Bros. sought further talks with the BBC, though no meeting materialized.

via Deadline|

#bafta #bbc #entertainment

arts-and-entertainment2 days ago•3 min saved

Bafta Apology After Tourette-Linked Slur Echoes During Live Ceremony

During the BAFTA ceremony, an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented, prompting apologies from BAFTA and the BBC; the expletive was heard on the broadcast and will be edited out, with officials noting the tic-like speech was involuntary.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#alan-cumming #arts-and-entertainment #bafta

obituary1 month ago•5 min saved

Farewell to Sir Mark Tully, long-time BBC India correspondent

Sir Mark Tully, the BBC’s long-time India correspondent famed as the 'voice of India,' has died at 90; he reported on wars, famines and pivotal events from Delhi for decades, endured threats during the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid, led the BBC’s Delhi bureau for more than 20 years, briefly left the corporation after resigning in 1994, and was honoured by India (Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan) and Britain (knighthood) for his service to journalism.

via BBC|

#bbc #foreign-correspondent #india

business1 month ago•15 min saved

BBC and YouTube Forge Groundbreaking Content Partnership

The BBC announced a strategic partnership with YouTube to produce original, YouTube-first programming, launch new BBC channels on YouTube aimed at kids and young adults, and promote BBC content with Winter Olympics coverage; the deal includes a Creative Industries Sector Plan and a training program led by the National Film and Television School to upskill UK creators, aiming to broaden BBC reach among younger audiences and support digital-first content alongside BBC iPlayer and Sounds.

via Variety|

#bbc #business #digital-first

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

BBC and YouTube Strike Digital-First Content Deal

The BBC and YouTube have unveiled a landmark deal to produce original, digital-first BBC content tailored for YouTube's younger audience, which may also appear on iPlayer and Sounds; global ads outside the UK will help fund the venture, with the first content spanning entertainment, news and sport and kicking off with the Winter Olympics, plus a training programme led by the National Film and Television School to develop UK talent and grow BBC's YouTube presence to around 50 channels.

via BBC|

#bbc #bbc-iplayer #creative-industries

culture1 month ago•29 min saved

BBC Anchor's Hiss Ignites Debate Over Respectful Reactions to Jesus Praise

BBC News presenter Geeta Guru-Murthy hissed during an interview after rapper DC3 named Jesus Christ as his hero, triggering online backlash over decorum and religious references in live TV. Guru-Murthy said she was simply inhaling, not reacting to Jesus, while the piece notes DC3’s MOBO wins and the broader conversation about conduct and faith in media.

via OutKick|

#bbc #culture #interview

world1 month ago•2 min saved

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation suit over Jan. 6 broadcast

The BBC plans to move to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion suit in a Florida federal court, alleging defamation and unfair trade practices over a selectively edited Jan. 6 speech; it argues the court lacks jurisdiction and that Trump cannot prove damages or malice, with discovery potentially paused if the motion is granted and a 2027 trial date proposed if the case continues.

via PBS|

#bbc #defamation #jan-6

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump defamation suit over 2021 Panorama edit

The BBC moves to have Donald Trump’s $5+ billion defamation suit thrown out in a Florida federal court, arguing the court lacks personal jurisdiction and that Trump fails to show actual malice from a 2021 Panorama edit; the program was not produced or broadcast in Florida and the BBC defends its coverage as balanced.

via politico.eu|

#bbc #defamation #donald-trump

world1 month ago•2 min saved

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's Panorama defamation suit in Florida court

The BBC will ask a Florida court to dismiss Donald Trump's multi‑billion-dollar defamation lawsuit over a Panorama edit, arguing lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, and failure to state a claim, with the programme allegedly aired abroad and not defaming Trump or causing proven harm; a trial could be set for 2027 if the case continues.

via BBC|

#bbc #defamation #jurisdiction

media-and-misinformation1 month ago•3 min saved

BBC to Maintain X Presence to Combat Global Misinformation

BBC Director General Tim Davie announced the BBC will remain on Elon Musk's platform X to combat global misinformation, despite pressure and backlash over content and platform issues, emphasizing the importance of reaching vulnerable audiences and countering state-sponsored disinformation from countries like China and Iran.

via The Guardian|

#bbc #media-and-misinformation #misinformation

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Brighton detective and crime novelist join 'The Traitors' UK Season 4

A retired Brighton police detective, Amanda, joins the fourth series of BBC's The Traitors, aiming to use her skills in deception and quick decision-making to win up to £120,000, while also planning to support charities and family if successful.

via BBC|

#amanda-brighton #bbc #entertainment