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BBC Apologizes for Offensive Comment During D-Day 80 Broadcast

The inappropriate remark, heard during a live commemoration event, led to the temporary removal of the program from BBC iPlayer.

  • The comment was captured during the BBC's live coverage of the D-Day 80: Tribute to the Fallen event.
  • Host Kirsty Young introduced a segment when an off-camera voice made the offensive remark.
  • The BBC issued a public apology and removed the program for editing before reinstating it online.
  • The incident sparked social media outrage, with the clip widely shared.
  • King Charles and other royals participated in the commemorations honoring D-Day veterans.
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