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Tourette's Campaigner Criticizes BBC for Broadcast Slur
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: John Davidson urges BBC to prevent slurs from airing due to his Tourette's tics.
WHO: John Davidson
WHAT: Criticized BBC for airing a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 6:18 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: To highlight the need for better precautions regarding his condition
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