BBC boss Tim Davie orders investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas

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26 Feb 2026 • 12:02 AM MYT
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The director-general of the BBC has told its Executive Complaints Unit to carry out a fast-tracked investigation into the “serious mistake” during Sunday’s Bafta coverage which saw a racial slur broadcast.

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