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BBC Admits It Should Have Cut Glastonbury Broadcast After Bob Vylan Led 'Death to the IDF' Chant

  • Bob Vylan, a London-based punk-rap duo, performed at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 28, 2025, where the singer led chants including 'death, death to the IDF'.
  • The controversial chants and political slogans during the BBC's live stream sparked concerns about editorial compliance and caused public and governmental backlash.
  • The BBC acknowledged it should have cut the live stream during the performance, issuing on-screen warnings and deciding not to make the set available on demand.
  • Ofcom expressed strong concern, stating that the BBC 'clearly has questions to answer,' while Glastonbury organizers condemned the chants as crossing a line.
  • Avon and Somerset Police launched an investigation to determine if offences were committed, and the incident prompted the BBC to review live event guidelines for future broadcasts.
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advanced-television.com broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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