Bafta tweaks film voting rules, expands longlist in key categories
The main changes are to outstanding British film and the four performance categories.
Women account for two-thirds of 2026 Bafta Student Awards finalists
Finalists span seven countries; winner to be announced on July 17 after Experience Week in Los Angeles.
Bafta review into racial slur incident finds “structural weaknesses” but no “malicious intent”
“We apologise unreservedly to the Black community,” said Bafta’s board of trustees.
BBC upholds complaints over Baftas racial slur
The Editorial Complaints Unit found breach was ‘not intentional’.
BBC 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.
UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy welcomes “full investigation” into BBC broadcast of Baftas
The BBC has agreed to a “fast-tracked” investigation.
Analysis: 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.”
Bafta 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”.
Bafta 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.
Tourette campaigner John Davidson issues statement amid Baftas fallout
“My tics are involuntary and are not a reflection of my personal beliefs.”
