BBC and Glastonbury

[cisamcgu]

Can anyone explain to me the obsession the BBC has with Glastonbury ? The BBC webpage has 13 separate articles about the festival on it's front page and that doesn't include scrolling left and right. I understand it is popular, I even went in the mid 1980's, but honestly, does the majority of the population care, or even know it is on ? I find it peculiar to say the least - does the BBC hold shares in the company that runs it or something ?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Used to 'pick at it'/be selective, when John Peel (& later Mark Radcliffe) presented
Watched Dolly Parton, when she was played it

 

[Drago]

The good news is that I'm not paying for it.

 

[Beebo]

Can anyone explain to me the obsession the BBC has with Glastonbury ? The BBC webpage has 13 separate articles about the festival on it's front page and that doesn't include scrolling left and right. I understand it is popular, I even went in the mid 1980's, but honestly, does the majority of the popular care, or even know it is on ? I find it peculiar to say the least - does the BBC hold shares in the company that runs it or something ?

They are the company that runs all the broadcasting as they have exclusive rights to the festival.
Yes, they do go OTT but it is their flag ship music event along side Last Night of the Proms.
It is comparable with other big events. Wimbledon will be dominating TV for the next 2 weeks. How much resources do BBC send to the World Cup or Olympics?

 

[Pblakeney]

As said elsewhere, these things are all about the atmosphere and being there.
I cannot think of a worthwhile reason to watch or listen unless I was there and doing catch up/memories.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Like a lot of things the BBC does, it does get to be a bit of a yearly w*nkfest, I agree.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Aren't the BBC the same with their 'Strictly' annual bore! Getting all excited over embarrassing poncy dancing, while most I know don't, or never have watched it.