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Back to EpisodesBBC Airs Tourette's Sufferer's Slur Live
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John Davidson, a Tourettes advocate, involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the BAFTA awards, causing a stir. The BBC aired and later removed the slur, apologizing but failing to deliver their apology to Davidson. An investigation found the BBC breached standards, leading to calls for improved understanding of Tourettes and stricter protocols.
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