BBC Radio 1 Repeats Racial Slur in News Error

The faced further criticism on Monday after repeatedly airing a racial slur during two news bulletins - weeks after suffering backlash for allowing the same derogatory term into their edited coverage. 

The under-fire broadcaster used an unspecified track by American rapper  to soundtrack two Newsbeat items - unaware that its lyrics contained the N word. 

BBC Radio listeners heard the offending word during short bulletins about recently released children's film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at 12:45pm, and again at 5:45pm - the programme's usual slots. 

Donald Glover, who records his music under the Childish Gambino pseudonym, takes a starring role in the film - which also features , , and .    

Tailored for a younger audience, Newsbeat airs across Radio 1, 1Xtra and the Asian Network, with shorter bulletins also aired throughout the day. 

A BBC spokesperson told Daily Mail: 'We are very sorry this was broadcast. We should not have included this clip in this news report, and we removed the clip from Sounds when we realised the error.

'This was a short clip played during a news bulletin about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Donald Glover, who , is starring in the film. 

'Unfortunately, the wrong version of the song was selected, and the correct process wasn’t followed. We regret that we didn’t identify this before transmission. 

'We have made senior editors aware, and the team involved has been reminded of the proper processes.' 

A separate BBC source described the incident as 'an appalling oversight in the edit suite.'  

The gaffe comes just weeks after the BBC was .

Disability campaigner John Davidson, who suffers from Tourette's Syndrome, was heard shouting the N-word as black Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first prize of the night for special visual effects at 's Royal Festival Hall.

Both actors made no acknowledgement of the outburst on stage and continued with presenting the award, with host Alan apologising if the slur 'caused offence' and explaining Davidson had decided to leave the ceremony.

Davidson, 54, later issued a statement saying he was 'deeply mortified' by his outburst, and emphasised his comments 'are not a reflection of my personal beliefs'. 

The Scotsman had been at the BAFTAs representing the film I Swear, which follows his story .

While he did receive some backlash from Hollywood stars including and , much of the furor was aimed at the for failing to edit out the slur prior to the awards ceremony airing, despite it not being broadcast live. 

Davidson has now issued an apology 'for any pain, upset and misunderstanding' that his Tourette's might create and '. 

He added it had been a 'difficult week' as it was revealed the campaigner also had his bike had been stolen by thieves. 

He wrote on social media: 'I’ve been waiting all week until the dust settles after the weekend at the BAFTAs in London. 

'I would like to thank each and every one of you who have shown love, support and solidarity towards myself and the rest of the Tourette’s Community. Your kind words and support have got me through a very difficult week.

The gaffe comes just weeks after the BBC was condemned for allowing the same racial slur into its edited coverage of the annual BAFTA Awards (pictured)