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David Tennant's Trump Jokes Cut from BAFTA Broadcast

2/17/2025

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David Tennant's playful jabs at Donald Trump, including a humorous comparison to Beetlejuice, were surprisingly snipped from the BBC's BAFTA broadcast on February 16. While some of his quips about Trump's hair made the cut, the ceremony still shone brightly, honoring films like "Conclave" and "The Brutalist," which took home several prestigious awards.

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David Tennant's playful jabs at Donald Trump, including a humorous comparison to Beetlejuice, were surprisingly snipped from the BBC's BAFTA broadcast on February 16. While some of his quips about Trump's hair made the cut, the ceremony still shone brightly, honoring films like "Conclave" and "The Brutalist," which took home several prestigious awards.