BBC Faces Backlash Over Livestreamed Glastonbury Performance
The BBC apologized for not halting the livestream of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury after they chanted "death to" the Israeli military. The incident drew criticism, notably from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The broadcaster will review guidelines to prevent similar situations.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) expressed regret over not interrupting the live broadcast of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury last Saturday. The band's chant of "death to" the Israeli military drew sharp criticism, including from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Addressing the issue on Monday, the BBC stated, "The team were dealing with a live situation but with hindsight, we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen," acknowledging the need for better handling of live events.
The national broadcaster announced it would revisit its guidelines around live broadcasts to ensure clarity and prevent future occurrences of airing content deemed inappropriate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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