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Why did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas?

Season 1, Ep. 1308

How the fallout from a racial slur at this year’s Bafta awards might change the public’s perception of Tourette’s syndrome.


Writer: Casey Magloire and Amalie Sortland

Producer: Amalie Sortland 

Host: Casey Magloire 

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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