BBC Radio 1 airs same racial slur during TWO news bulletins in ‘appalling oversight’ – weeks after facing backlash for allowing the N-word into edited BAFTA coverage

The BBC faced further criticism on Monday after it repeatedly broadcast racial slurs in two news bulletins; This comes weeks after he faced backlash for allowing the same derogatory term to appear in edited BAFTA coverage.

The under-fire streamer used an unspecified track by American rapper Childish Gambino to soundtrack two Newsbeat tracks; He was unaware that the lyrics contained the N-word.

BBC Radio listeners heard the disturbing remark during short bulletins about the recently released children’s movie The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at 12.45pm and at the programme’s usual times of 5.45pm.

Donald Glover, who records his music under the pseudonym Childish Gambino, stars in the film, which also stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Brie Larson.

Designed for a younger audience, Newsbeat is broadcast on Radio 1, 1Xtra and the Asian Network, with shorter bulletins also airing throughout the day.

A BBC spokesperson told the Daily Mail: ‘We are very sorry that this has been broadcast. ‘We should not have included this clip in this story, and when we realized the mistake we removed it from Sounds.’

Daily Mail understands this The wrong version of Gambino’s song was chosen and the correct process was not followed leading up to its release. S.Senior editors have since been contacted and the relevant team reminded of appropriate processes.

A separate BBC source described the incident as ‘an appalling oversight in the editing room’.

The gaffe comes just weeks after the BBC was condemned for allowing the same racial slur to appear in coverage of the annual BAFTA Awards.

Disability campaigner John Davidson, who suffers from Tourette’s Syndrome, was heard shouting the N-word as black Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the night’s top prize for special visual effects at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

Neither actor acknowledged the onstage outburst and continued to present the award; BAFTA presenter Alan apologized if the insult ’caused offence’ and revealed Davidson had decided to leave the ceremony.

Davidson, 54, later said in a statement that he felt ‘deeply ashamed’ of this outburst and emphasized that his comments were ‘not a reflection of my personal beliefs’.

The Scotsman was at the BAFTAs representing the film I Swear, which tells his story of living with Tourette’s, a condition characterized by involuntary movements or sounds known as tics, since the age of 12.

Although it received some backlash from Hollywood stars, including Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce, most of the anger was directed at the BBC for not correcting the insult before the awards ceremony aired, even though it was not broadcast live.

Davidson has now apologized for ‘any pain, sadness and misunderstanding’ that Tourette’s may have caused and thanked fans for their ‘love, support and solidarity’.

He added that it had been a ‘tough week’ as it was revealed the campaigner’s bike had also been stolen by thieves.

He wrote on social media: ‘I’ve been waiting all week for the mood at BAFTA in London to calm down after the weekend.

‘I want to thank each and every one of you who have shown love, support and solidarity to me and the rest of the Tourette Community. Your kind words and support got me through a very difficult week.

The under-fire streamer used an unspecified track by Childish Gambino, AKA Donald Glover (pictured) – unaware the lyrics contained the N-word

BBC Radio listeners heard the offensive word in short bulletins about the recently released children’s movie The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, broadcast at 12.45pm and again at 5.45pm.

‘While I will never apologize for having Tourette syndrome, I will apologize for any pain, sadness and misunderstanding it may cause.

‘The last week has been difficult and has reminded me that the work I do to raise awareness for such a misunderstood condition still has a long way to go and I will continue until this is achieved.’

She thanked fans again for their support, adding: ‘I love you all.’

Davidson previously revealed that BAFTA bosses assured him that ‘any swearing would be taken off the air’ and questioned why he was sitting with a microphone right in front of him.

He said: ‘I have made four documentaries with the BBC in the past and I think they should have been aware of what to expect from Tourette’s and should have worked harder to ensure that anything I said about 40 rows back from the stage was not included in the broadcast.

‘As I was reflecting on the auditorium, I remember there was a microphone right in front of me and looking back I have to question whether it was wise or not, I knew I would tic so close to where I was sitting.’

The gaffe comes just weeks after the BBC was condemned for allowing the same racist slur to appear in coverage of the annual BAFTA Awards (pictured)

The Daily Mail has contacted a BBC representative for further comment.

Davidson is Britain’s best-known Tourette syndrome patient; This causes him to swear loudly, shout insults, and make sudden involuntary physical and vocal tics.

One of his biggest emblems was Queen Elizabeth II when he was awarded the MBE in 2019. It is coprolalia that causes him to unintentionally say socially inappropriate words or phrases, including his famous shout of “Fuck the Queen” at Elizabeth.

And as his car was being searched by police at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Davidson involuntarily shouted: ‘Bomb! ‘I’ve got a fucking bomb in my hand!’

Tourette’s Action said it was ‘incredibly proud’ of Davidson and those involved in the film; This includes Robert Aramayo, who won best actor for his portrayal of the disability campaigner.

He stated that he found the ‘reaction’ to the incident ‘deeply saddening’.