
BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast
The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.

The centrally located Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will host the 101st Academy Awards ceremony when it begins streaming on YouTube in 2029.
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Mar 26, 2026
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The centrally located Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will host the 101st Academy Awards ceremony when it begins streaming on YouTube in 2029.
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Mar 26, 2026
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