24 Feb 2026

Understanding the Tourette's episode at the Baftas

From Nights, 8:10 pm on 24 February 2026

Controversy has overshadowed this year's Baftas after outbursts from the man who inspired the movie "I Swear".

The film, which depicts the life of John Davidson, follows his struggles with Tourette's in the hope of bringing more knowledge about the condition.

But those struggles became even more public when he shouted a number of expletives at the ceremony, including a racial slur at two African American presenters.

The BBC has apologised for leaving the full broadcast up uncorrected for several hours and he has also apologised saying he's "deeply mortified".

General Manager of Tourette's Association of Aotearoa New Zealand Emma Henderson joins Emile Donovan.

Person swearing.

Person swearing. Photo: Unsplash