Bob Vylan's live performance at Glastonbury included a controversial chant that led to significant backlash against the BBC. Director-General Tim Davie noted that Bob Vylan was categorized as 'high risk' prior due to a risk assessment. Despite this, a decision was made to allow the live stream without a delay, relying on real-time language warnings. Davie expressed regret for the offensive content that aired, apologizing especially to the Jewish community, and announced steps to ensure accountability for those responsible for the broadcast decision.
Bob Vylan was deemed high risk before their controversial Glastonbury set. The Director-General of the BBC regrets that such offensive behavior was broadcasted.
The BBC faced criticism for not pulling the live feed of the performance, with claims that the decision was an error of judgment by the editorial team.
A risk assessment had categorized Bob Vylan among seven high-risk acts, but compliance protocols failed to prevent the offensive content from being streamed.
The Director-General apologized to viewers and particularly the Jewish community, expressing regret for the offensive content that was broadcast live.
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