Latest Bafta News
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NewsBBC sets out its version of events for airing racial slur during Baftas, calling it “a genuine mistake”
BBC director general explains to UK’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee why an involuntary racial slur was broadcast.
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NewsUK culture secretary Lisa Nandy welcomes “full investigation” into BBC broadcast of Baftas
The BBC has agreed to a “fast-tracked” investigation.
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NewsAnalysis: how did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas ceremony?
“The fact that it happened and was still in the programme 15 hours later is inexcusable.”
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NewsBafta chair and CEO say conversations with studios involved in racial slur controversy are “ongoing”
Sara Putt and Jane Millichip have written to Bafta members to apologise for the “highly offensive language”.
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NewsBafta swearing crisis: Film and TV Charity CEO says BBC prioritised “representation over impact”
Marcus Ryder speculates on the BBC’s editorial thought process in the aftermath of the incident.
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NewsTourette campaigner John Davidson issues statement amid Baftas fallout
“My tics are involuntary and are not a reflection of my personal beliefs.”
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NewsBafta apologises “unreservedly” following involuntary racial slur from Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson
”We want to acknowledge the harm this has caused, address what happened and apologise to all,” Bafta says.
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NewsBafta attendees Paul Thomas Anderson, Jafar Panahi, Kaouther Ben Hania talk film and politics
Jafar Panahi: ”Wim Wenders is a great filmmaker and if he says something, there’s a reason for it”
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NewsBBC apologises for Bafta broadcast controversy and is removing offensive language from iPlayer version
Segments were available on iPlayer this morning but are currently unavailable.
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NewsBaftas stand-out moments: a new host, swearing apology, and memorable speeches
Scottish actor and presenter Alan Cumming was making his debut presenting this year.
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NewsBaftas 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’, Robert Aramayo lead winners
‘One Battle After Another’ won six awards, including best film, best director and supporting actor.
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NewsUniversal’s Donna Langley to receive Bafta Fellowship award
Langley is chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment.
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News‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars to perform ‘Golden’ live at Bafta Film Awards 2026
First-ever live performance outside the US from the trio of singers.
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NewsFive talking points from the Bafta film nominations: Irish success, longlist misses and record breakers
‘One Battle After Another’ leads the nominations with 14, closely followed by Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ with 13.
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NewsHow the Bafta nominations differ from the Oscars
Ampas shows an international flavour in craft categories while Bafta voters have more loyalty to UK films.
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NewsBafta heads talk impact of voting interventions on film nominations
CEO Jane Millichip and chair Sara Putt said they were willing to make more if needed.
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News‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’ lead Bafta 2026 film award nominations
Chloe Zhao’s ’Hamnet’ leads among UK-produced films, with 11 nominations.
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NewsBafta 2026 film awards to honour Picturehouse’s Clare Binns
The highly respected exhibition veteran will receive the outstanding British contribution to cinema award.
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NewsSeven talking points from the Bafta 2026 film longlists
The longlists of the Bafta Film Awards 2026 provide the first concrete look at how the race is shaping up in the UK.