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BBC Radio 1 announce a huge summer shake-up as Greg James' breakfast show is EXTENDED with hours of festival coverage set to dominate
BBC Radio 1 have announced a huge shake-up in their schedule for the summer months, ahead of a bumper season of festival coverage which will dominate the airwaves.
Speaking about his extended slot, Greg said: 'Being on the radio is pretty much my entire personality so why not do an extra half hour a day for all those who can't be bothered waking up early for the Breakfast Show in the summer holidays.' Big names like LCD Soundsystem, PJ Harvey, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Kiwanuka, Janelle Monae, Paul Heaton, Keane, Paloma Faith, Olivia Dean and Ayra Starr will also be hitting the stage. Heading up the Other stage will be IDLES, Disclosure and The National, with The Streets, Two Door Cinema Club, Avril Lavigne and breakout stars The Last Dinner Party also set to play on the festival's second-biggest platform.
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