Film studio asked for racist slur to be cut...

Did Bafta fail to pass on editing order or did BBC ignore it?

- BY TOM BRYANT Associate Editor (Showbiz)

AWARDS SHOCK Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo on stage at Baftas We would like to thank Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism BAFTA TO STARS OF SINNERS IN THEIR APOLOGY OVER THE N-WORD INCIDENT

THE Bafta racism row exploded last night amid claims executives failed to act on a request to cut the N-word from coverage of the awards ceremony.

Warner Bros staff told Bafta the remark by Tourette's campaigner John Davidson needed to be cut from the broadcast and it pledged to pass the request to the BBC.

The film studio looks after Sinners stars Michael B Jordan, 39, and Delroy Lindo, 73, who were on stage to present an award when the guest shouted the offending word.

Bosses spoke to Bafta during the ceremony and at the dinner but it is not known if the request was passed on or ignored by the BBC.