27 June 1997

Friday 27 June

1997-06-27

Events
For the first time BBC television cameras join forces with Radio 1 to bring exclusive coverage throughout the weekend of this year's Glastonbury Festival from Pilton in Somerset. Radio 1 DJs John Peel and Jo Whiley introduce highlights from the opening day of the world's leading contemporary music festival. Coverage includes brief encounters with the farmer and philanthropist behind the festival, Michael Eavis, plus a host of celebrity interviews.
 * TV: BBC Two, 0.45 Glastonbury 97

The cameras also follow a few of the characters that make Glastonbury Britain's most extraordinary festival.

Television coverage continues on Saturday and Sunday and Radio 1 will be broadcasting live throughout the weekend.

See also: Glastonbury History - 1997

Top of the Pops
Presenter: Jo Whiley


 * Playlist: (4) Ocean Colour Scene – Hundred Mile High City (21) Brand New Heavies – You Are The Universe (5) Blur – On Your Own (via satellite) (16) Primal Scream – Star (2) The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony (video) (9) Cast – Guiding Star (11) Celine Dion – Call The Man (video) (8) Echo & The Bunnymen – Nothing Lasts Forever (1) Puff Daddy & Faith Evans – I’ll Be Missing You (video) (and credits)