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Corporation sent 500 staff to Glastonbury – and not one acted as Bob Vylan shouted ‘death to the IDF’

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Approximately 500 BBC employees were dispatched to Glastonbury, but despite a live performance by punk group Bob Vylan containing hostile remarks against Israel, the broadcast did not stop instantly.

Since the corporation faces a reprimand, top executives must account for why none of their numerous staff members, who attended the festival using license payer funds, were responsible for disrupting the broadcast of the London-based duo.

The team spans various roles, including junior producers and executives, on a multitude of platforms such as BBC1, Radio 1Xtra, and their Asian network.

According to reports from Beeb, being selected to cover Glastonbury festival is considered a significant honor and an exciting chance for fun.

After the BBC admitted their mistake of not removing Bob Vylan from air yesterday, some staff members might be subject to interrogation as the organization works to determine the reasons behind the uninterrupted broadcast.

Before a full investigation takes place, the top officials are already examining what might have caused the problems. A BBC source told the Mail: “It became apparent quite early during Bob Vylan’s performance that there would be some complications. When Bobby Vylan, the band’s singer, referred to music industry executives as Zionists, it signaled a potential issue with hate speech.

Nevertheless, it appeared that nothing was done to address the situation promptly, despite the large number of BBC staff present at Glastonbury. One might wonder, why wasn’t immediate action taken?

As a devoted follower, I must admit that this situation has given me, and likely many others, quite a headache for the BBC. Yet, it’s not just a challenge for them; it’s left their viewers feeling deeply disappointed as well.

‘Many are already at the point of cancelling their television licences.’

In 2023, the BBC reported that approximately 500 staff members attend the Somerset festival. However, reliable sources claim that the actual number is significantly higher.

Some have been known to stay at local four and five-star hotels at the licence fee payers’ expense.

A representative from the BBC stated: ‘The number of authorized staff, including technical specialists, camera teams, producers, and hosts, is determined by the need to maintain the high-quality and wide range of coverage that audiences have come to expect from the BBC. This includes more than 90 hours of performances across the five main stages, the Glastonbury Channel on BBC iPlayer, and extensive broadcasts on TV, radio, and BBC Sounds.’

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2025-07-01 01:34

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