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06/02/2009

BBC Apology Over Uncensored Bale Rant

The BBC has apologised after an uncensored version of a leaked tape of actor Christian Bale swearing was played on BBC One's Breakfast programme.
The tape, which features Bale angrily berating a colleague for ruining a shot on the set of terminator Salvation, was leaked earlier this week.
The Welsh-born actor is heard using the 'f' word 30 times in four minutes.
Presenter Charlie Stayt warned viewers they "may want to block their ears" as she thought it was going to be heavily bleeped.
However, when the clip began playing the first words heard included an uncensored expletive.
The clip was swiftly cut and the cameras returned to Stayt and his co-presenter, Susanna Reid, who both appeared visibly shocked.
A BBC spokesman said: "A technical error led to us broadcasting an unacceptable swear word on Breakfast this morning. We apologised on air immediately afterwards and another apology was given at the end of the programme.
"We also pulled a later repeat of the item. We are sorry for any offence caused."
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