BBC producers say they ‘didn’t hear’ N-word slur as ‘working in a truck’, following second Baftas apology

The Guardian·Feb 24

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A racial slur incident occurred at the Baftas, prompting backlash and criticism from various individuals and outlets. The BBC has faced scrutiny for airing the incident, with producers claiming they did not hear the slur while working in a truck. Warner Bros. reportedly complained about the incident and requested it be cut from the BBC broadcast, but it was aired nonetheless.

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