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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How did the BBC end up broadcasting Bob Vylan?
Until last weekend, Bob Vylan were not a household name. I admit that I had never heard of the rap group before. If you’d have asked me, I’d have said he’s a very famous folk-rock star whose name has been misspelt on the publicity material for Glastonbury. But that really doesn’t matter – because I’m
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