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BBC announces Glastonbury coverage
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 7 June 2016
The BBC has announced that its Glastonbury TV coverage later this month will be slightly down on previous years. Although with 25 hours scheduled over three channels, down from 30 hours over the last two years, you’ll probably be alright. There will also be 60 hours of coverage across BBC radio stations.
There will be TV coverage of six stages across BBC Two, BBC Four and on ‘The One Show’ on BBC One. Part of the reason for the dip in coverage is the loss of BBC Three as a broadcast channel, of course.
The event will also be the first big test of the new BBC Music app, through which users will be able to watch full sets of certain acts, as well as highlights from elsewhere at the festival.
“Glastonbury promises to be a magical weekend, especially this year with so many homegrown performers, including Jeff Lynne, Adele, Muse and Coldplay”, says Director of BBC Music Bob Shennan. “If you can’t make it to Worthy Farm, BBC Music will bring you the cream of the festival, whether you’re at home or on the move”.
Further details of the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage can be found here.
