The BBC has pledged to “keep the country entertained during these testing times” with a raft of programming including replacements for Glastonbury Festival and the Eurovision Song Contest.
The Somerset music festival had been due to mark its 50th anniversary in June, with Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar all headlining the Pyramid Stage, but it was axed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead, the BBC will broadcast Glastonbury Experience, which aims to “celebrate the spirit of this unique event.” In place of coverage of the festival, the broadcaster has said it will “bring the nation together and create a weekend of the best in music across radio, television and online with amazing performances for you to enjoy in