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Coverage dated October 1, 2026

BAFTA Makes Plans For ‘I Swear’s John Davidson To Attend Scotland Awards After N-Word Scandal

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BAFTA has made special arrangements to ensure I Swear executive producer John Davidson can attend the Scotland Awards after an N-word scandal at the film ceremony in February. After consulting with Davidson and other experts, the Tourette syndrome activist will watch the event in a separate room wit…

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  1. Variety

    After ‘I Swear’ Scores 7 BAFTA Scotland Nods, Tourette’s Campaigner John Davidson to Watch Ceremony From ‘Separate’ Area Within Venue Following N-Word Controversy (opens Variety)

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    More than six months after the British Academy faced one of its biggest controversies in years after the N-word was shouted out during the BAFTA Film awards ceremony, BAFTA has had to revisit the moment as it contends with the upcoming BAFTA Scotland awards.

  2. Deadline

    BAFTA Makes Plans For ‘I Swear’s John Davidson To Attend Scotland Awards After N-Word Scandal (opens Deadline)

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    BAFTA has made special arrangements to ensure I Swear executive producer John Davidson can attend the Scotland Awards after an N-word scandal at the film ceremony in February. After consulting with Davidson and other experts, the Tourette syndrome activist will watch the event in a separate room wit…