How John Davidson became a household name in iconic BBC documentary about debilitating Tourette's tics that made him swear at the Queen, spark a bomb threat and yell racial slurs at the BAFTAs

John Davidson became prominent after the programme John's Not Mad, back in 1989 - and now faces fresh scrutiny after shouting the N-word at an awards showcase.

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Feb 23, 2026 - 16:49
How John Davidson became a household name in iconic BBC documentary about debilitating Tourette's tics that made him swear at the Queen, spark a bomb threat and yell racial slurs at the BAFTAs
John Davidson became prominent after the programme John's Not Mad, back in 1989 - and now faces fresh scrutiny after shouting the N-word at an awards showcase.
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