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BBC Slams “Deeply Offensive” Glastonbury Set: “We Have No Plans To Make It Available On Demand”


BBC Slams "Deeply Offensive" Bob Vylan Glastonbury Set: "We Have No Plans To Make It Available On Demand".

Getty As we reported earlier this evening, the BBC tried to skirt controversial Irish band Kneecap by not showing the group’s Glastonbury set as part of its live wall-to-wall Glastonbury coverage today, but instead it was English punk duo Bob Vylan whose live performance on iplayer created a particular stir. In response, a BBC spokesperson has told Deadline this evening: “Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan’s set were deeply offensive. During this live stream on iPlayer, which reflected what was happening on stage, a warning was issued on screen about the very strong and discriminatory language.

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