Baftas racial slur row sparks BBC backlash – The Latest Image

Baftas racial slur row sparks BBC backlash – The Latest

25 February - 11 mins
Podcast Series Today in Focus

The BBC is under fire over its failure to remove a racial slur shouted by John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, from its broadcast of the Bafta awards. Davidson was heard shouting the N-word while two stars of the film Sinners, Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, were on stage. The BBC has apologised for the error and said producers overseeing the coverage did not hear the slur. Lucy Hough is joined by the Guardian’s assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye – watch on YouTube – Read Jason’s piece here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

11 mins

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Has Corbyn won the Your Party power battle? - The Latest

Has Corbyn won the Your Party power battle? - The Latest

Jeremy Corbyn’s allies declared victory after he was voted to be Your Party’s parliamentary leader in an election in which his rival Zarah Sultana was also voted on to the party’s leadership committee. The party is hoping to turn the page on bitter in-fighting since its launch last year, but will it succeed? Lucy Hough talks to the Guardian columnist Owen Jones - watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Will Andrew bring down the monarchy?

Will Andrew bring down the monarchy?

As MPs vote to release the documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy, Helen Pidd speaks to Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, about the former prince’s antics in the role and whether this scandal will be the monarchy’s last. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

24 mins

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On the ground in the byelection that could end Starmer

On the ground in the byelection that could end Starmer

Reform and the Greens both insist they can win the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton from Labour – and if they do, it could be another nail in the prime minister’s coffin. Helen Pidd reports on how the candidates and voters are feeling. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

37 mins

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Mandelson arrested: Epstein files fallout intensifies – The Latest

Mandelson arrested: Epstein files fallout intensifies – The Latest

Former US ambassador Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after his arrest over claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police have been investigating allegations that he leaked Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to the disgraced US financier during his time as business secretary. Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

9 mins

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Ukrainian men on how four years of war has changed them

Ukrainian men on how four years of war has changed them

A DJ turned soldier explains how life has changed for Ukraine’s men while Tracey McVeigh and Shaun Walker report on the impact of the conflict and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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