'Two things can exist in the same space': Talking about the reality of Tourette's after the BAFTAs

In the aftermath of the BAFTA awards, one moment has eclipsed the stories behind any of the films that were recognised on the night. As two Black actors took to the stage to present an award, a man in the audience shouted a racial slur.  John Davidson, an advocate for Tourette Syndrome, had been invited to celebrate the success of a film inspired by his life, called I Swear.It was an involuntary tic that he had no control over. But intent can't erase impact. In a room filled with some of the most recognisable faces in film, and for the millions watching at home, the moment landed with shock and discomfort.Davidson has since issued an apology, but the moment, and the BBC's decision not to edit the broadcast to exclude the slur from the televised version, has sparked heated debate.How do we make these spaces genuinely accessible and inclusive — for everyone — and do we actually understand the nuances of a condition like Tourette's?