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Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA
The filmmakers said the BBC paid for the investigation but refused to air it, as they highlighted findings on Gaza’s health services.
- On Sunday, filmmakers behind Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won a BAFTA TV Award and used their acceptance speech to publicly rebuke the BBC for previously shelving the documentary.
- The BBC originally commissioned the documentary but dropped it in June 2025, citing impartiality concerns over journalist Ramita Navai's radio interview and social media activity, per then-executive Deborah Turness.
- During the ceremony, Navai claimed the film reveals 'Israel has killed over 47,000 children and women in Gaza,' while executive producer Ben de Pear challenged the BBC: 'Given you dropped our film, will you drop us from the BAFTA screening?'
- Following the BBC's rejection, Channel 4 broadcast the documentary, with head of news Louisa Compton calling it a 'meticulously reported and important film' exemplifying the network's commitment to brave journalism.
- The documentary investigates alleged attacks on medical facilities in Gaza, with Navai stating the film shows 'Israel has been killing the very people trying to keep healthcare system alive.
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Here’s A Full Breakdown Of The Messy Situation Between The BBC And The BAFTA-Winning Documentary “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack”
Filmmaker Ben de Pear brutally called out the BBC for refusing to air their documentary as they accepted a BAFTA for it on Sunday night.View Entire Post ›
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The BBC has rejected a documentary film about Gaza, which has now been honoured with a prestigious TV prize. The producer then sent clear words to the British broadcaster.
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