Episode guide
Glastonbury: Glastonbury 2023
90 episodes · premiered Jun 22, 2023
The 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place between 21 and 25 June and followed the 2022 edition of the festival. The three headlining acts were Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses and Elton John, with Yusuf / Cat Stevens performing in the Legends slot. Over 40 hours of television coverage of the festival was hosted by Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne, Jack Saunders and Clara Amfo and aired on BBC. Over 85 hours of live radio coverage was broadcast on BBC Sounds. For the first time, British Sign Language was included for all Pyramid Stage performances. Several documentaries were released in the lead up to the festival and a selection of highlights from previous years was made available to stream.
- Episode 1: ADG7 Jun 22, 2023 · 56m Powerful folk from a nine-piece Korean traditional music group.
- Episode 2: Aitch Jun 24, 2023 · 1h 1m Musical mayhem from Manchester's most exciting rising rapper.
- Episode 3: Alison Goldfrapp Jun 25, 2023 · 57m The exciting new solo project from the vocalist of renowned electronic duo Goldfrapp.
- Episode 4: Alt-J Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 9m The Mercury Prize-winning indie rock band close the Park Stage.
- Episode 5: Amadou & Mariam Jun 24, 2023 · 1h The Malian couple making names for their blues music all around the world.
- Episode 6: Arctic Monkeys Jun 22, 2023 · 1h 41m The iconic Sheffield rock band headline Glastonbury for the third time.
- Episode 7: Barrington Levy Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 3m The Jamaican reggae and dancehall legend gets the crowd moving.
- Episode 8: Becky Hill Jun 25, 2023 · 58m Expect dancefloor fillers and spectacular vocals from dance music's most prolific singer.
- Episode 9: Billy Nomates Jun 23, 2023 · 57m Expect raucous punk, whip-smart lyrics and major energy.
- Episode 10: Black Country, New Road Jun 25, 2023 · 59m Experimental, verbose post-punk from a Cambridgeshire six-piece.
- Episode 11: Blondie Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 13m Talk about a Sunday Girl! Blondie pull out all the stops on Sunday's Pyramid Stage.
- Episode 12: Candi Staton Jun 25, 2023 · 58m Disco classics from an American icon - at the age of 83!
- Episode 13: Carly Rae Jepsen Jun 23, 2023 · 56m Joyful, nostalgic pop from the singer of Call Me Maybe.
- Episode 14: Caroline Polachek Jun 25, 2023 · 49m Pure star power and mesmerising, innovative pop from a New York singer.
- Episode 15: Cat Burns Jun 25, 2023 · 51m The South London singer-songwriter performs a set of genre-blending pop.
- Episode 16: Central Cee Jun 24, 2023 · 44m A high energy set by the young rapper from Shepherds Bush.
- Episode 17: Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul Jun 25, 2023 · 44m The Ghent-based duo perform a genre-blending set of multilingual electropop.
- Episode 18: Christine and The Queens Jun 24, 2023 · 1h 14m A charismatic and mesmerising performance of electro-pop goodness.
- Episode 19: CHVRCHES Jun 23, 2023 · 59m An uplifting set of immaculate synth-pop from a Scottish three-piece.
- Episode 20: Courteeners Jun 23, 2023 · 53m This long-standing Mancunian band deliver a set of indie-rock classics.
- Episode 21: Dermot Kennedy Jun 25, 2023 · 57m Powerhouse vocals and passionate songs from an Irish singer-songwriter.
- Episode 22: Digga D Jun 23, 2023 · 33m Bring your A-Game for one of the pioneers of UK drill.
- Episode 23: Editors Jun 26, 2023 · 1h Dark indie guitar rock from a Birmingham six-piece.
- Episode 24: Elton John Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 58m The Rocketman himself closes Glastonbury Festival with an electric headline set.
- Episode 25: Ezra Collective Jun 24, 2023 · 59m An exhilarating set from London's rising jazz-fusion quintet.
- Episode 26: Fatboy Slim Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 14m Fatboy Slim, one of the world's top DJs, closes day two of BBC Four’s Glastonbury coverage.
- Episode 27: Fever Ray Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 13m The brooding electro-pop solo project from The Knife's Karin Dreijer.
- Episode 28: FLO Jun 23, 2023 · 19m Radio 1's Sound of 2023 singers impress in their biggest festival slot yet.
- Episode 29: FLOHIO Jun 24, 2023 · 46m Fresh beats and effortless flow from Bermondsey's rising rapper.
- Episode 30: Foo Fighters Jun 23, 2023 · 58m A triumphant Pyramid Stage return for Dave Grohl's rock superstars.
- Episode 31: Gabriels Jun 23, 2023 · 47m Sublime vocals and swooping instrumentals as the Los Angeles trio return to Worthy Farm.
- Episode 32: Generation Sex Jun 24, 2023 · 40m Sex Pistols meet Generation X in this punk supergroup.
- Episode 33: Guns N' Roses Jun 25, 2023 · 2h 25m A hard-rock headline set from Los Angeles legends.
- Episode 34: Hot Chip Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 12m Get ready for the floor with this headline set from London synthpop legends.
- Episode 35: Hozier Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 3m Melt into the luscious vocals of this beloved Irish singer-songwriter.
- Episode 36: Jacob Collier Jun 24, 2023 · 56m Genre-bending jazzy bliss from a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist.
- Episode 37: Jockstrap Jun 24, 2023 · 1h Ethereal vocals meet intricate production in this sophisticate musical duo.
- Episode 38: Joey Bada$$ Jun 23, 2023 · 55m Pure fire from Brooklyn's rap sensation.
- Episode 39: Kelis Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 27m Bring all the boys to the yard for the one and only Kelis!
- Episode 40: Krept & Konan Jun 23, 2023 · 50m The London hip hop duo bring major energy to the Other Stage.
- Episode 41: Lana Del Rey Jun 24, 2023 · 1h Listen to the full set from Lana Del Rey at Glastonbury 2023.
- Episode 42: Leftfield Jun 24, 2023 · 1h 1m The influential 90s dance act take over the Park Stage.
- Episode 43: Lewis Capaldi Jun 24, 2023 · 50m Scotland's funniest singer-songwriter performs brand new tunes and old favourites.
- Episode 44: Lil Nas X Jun 24, 2023 · 55m An unmissable set from an American country rap megastar.
- Episode 45: Lizzo Jun 24, 2023 · 59m Infectious energy and chart-topping tracks dominate this fiercely confident 2023 set.
- Episode 46: Los Bitchos Jun 23, 2023 · 39m The all-female London four-piece deliver a sun-infused, Cumbia-inspired set.
- Episode 47: Louis Cole Jun 23, 2023 · 1h Mellow jazz-funk from an acclaimed Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist.
- Episode 48: Loyle Carner Jun 24, 2023 · 1h 12m The acclaimed rapper brings heartfelt lyrics and catchy hits to Worthy Farm.
- Episode 49: Maggie Rogers Jun 24, 2023 · 49m Melodic alt-pop from a masterful American singer-songwriter.
- Episode 50: Mahalia Jun 24, 2023 · 45m Soulful contemporary R&B from Leicestershire.
- Episode 51: Maisie Peters Jun 23, 2023 · 54m Soft, sweet vocals and stunning storytelling from this rising singer-songwriter.
- Episode 52: Måneskin Jun 24, 2023 · 56m The 2021 Eurovision winners bring their energetic rock to Worthy Farm.
- Episode 53: Manic Street Preachers Jun 24, 2023 · 54m The legendary Welsh rock band return to Worthy Farm.
- Episode 54: Nova Twins Jun 25, 2023 · 39m A raucous set from a rising UK rock duo.
- Episode 55: Obongjayar Jun 24, 2023 · 56m The Nigerian singer-songwriter displays his impressive distinctive vocals.
- Episode 56: Pale Waves Jun 23, 2023 · 49m Moody, melodic indie rock from a Manchester four-piece.
- Episode 57: Phoenix Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 8m French pop rock band deliver new tracks and old hits.
- Episode 58: Pretenders Jun 24, 2023 · 1h 5m The English-American rock band deliver a smashing set, 45 years after they first formed.
- Episode 59: Queens Of The Stone Age Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 24m A hardcore set from American rock royalty.
- Episode 60: RAYE Jun 24, 2023 · 41m Spectacular, soulful vocals in a special solo set.
- Episode 61: Rick Astley Jun 24, 2023 · 44m A set from this 80s pop icon is never gonna let you down.
- Episode 62: Rina Sawayama Jun 24, 2023 · 57m Atmospheric alt-pop from a breakthrough superstar.
- Episode 63: Royal Blood Jun 23, 2023 · 1h Turn up the volume for a ferocious set from this acclaimed rock duo.
- Episode 64: Rudimental Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 29m Expect banger after banger from this DnB trio.
- Episode 65: Shame Jun 24, 2023 · 57m A south London five-piece deliver a blistering post-punk set.
- Episode 66: Shygirl Jun 23, 2023 · 53m Nightclub energy from this rapper and DJ from South East London.
- Episode 67: Slowdive Jun 25, 2023 · 57m The Berkshire shoegaze band bring over three decades of music to Worthy Farm.
- Episode 68: Sparks Jun 23, 2023 · 53m The prolific pop-rockers own the stage, more than 50 years after they first formed.
- Episode 69: Speakers Corner Quartet Jun 25, 2023 · 58m A unique jazz quartet which started out as the house band for a Brixton venue.
- Episode 70: Stefflon Don Jun 23, 2023 · 38m Pure fire from one of the UK's most exciting female rappers.
- Episode 71: Sudan Archives Jun 24, 2023 · 56m A spellbinding set from avant-garde violinist and singer-songwriter Sudan Archives.
- Episode 72: Texas Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 2m The renowned Glasgow rockers perform a set of old favourites and new hits.
- Episode 73: The Big Moon Jun 25, 2023 · 1h Soaring vocals and immaculate harmonies from an all-female indie four-piece.
- Episode 74: The Chicks Jun 24, 2023 · 1h Classic country music from the Dallas trio formerly known as Dixie Chicks
- Episode 75: The Comet Is Coming Jun 23, 2023 · 59m The London trio perform a set of self-assured, fierce instrumental nu-jazz.
- Episode 76: The HU Jun 25, 2023 · 57m Discover hunnu rock from a Mongolian folk metal band.
- Episode 77: The Lathums Jun 24, 2023 · 44m Catchy indie rock from a rising Wigan band.
- Episode 78: The Lightning Seeds Jun 23, 2023 · 56m Ian Broudie's legendary band open the Other Stage.
- Episode 79: The Murder Capital Jun 24, 2023 · 40m Introspective post-punk from a rising Dublin band.
- Episode 80: The Teskey Brothers Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 16m Soul-infused blues rock from Melbourne siblings Josh and Sam Teskey.
- Episode 81: The War On Drugs Jun 25, 2023 · 1h 27m Expert guitarwork from a heartland rock band from Philadelphia.
- Episode 82: Third World Jun 24, 2023 · 53m Get your dancing shoes on with this Jamaican reggae fusion band.
- Episode 83: Tinariwen Jun 24, 2023 · 59m Guitar-driven desert blues from a collective of Tuareg musicians.
- Episode 84: Tom Grennan Jun 24, 2023 · 55m Give a little bit of love to this Bedfordshire singer's smashing set.
- Episode 85: Unknown Mortal Orchestra Jun 23, 2023 · 58m Psychedelic rock from the renowned New Zealand band.
- Episode 86: Viagra Boys Jun 25, 2023 · 54m The Swedish six-piece deliver a set of shrewd punk music.
- Episode 87: Warpaint Jun 23, 2023 · 56m Hypnotic vocals and intricate guitarwork from this all-female indie-rock four-piece.
- Episode 88: Weyes Blood Jun 25, 2023 · 45m Velvety vocals and textured, timeless chamber pop.
- Episode 89: Wizkid Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 4m The Nigerian afrobeats star closes the Other Stage.
- Episode 90: Fred again... Jun 23, 2023 · 1h 6m At the 2023 Glastonbury Festival, Fred again.. delivered a high-energy set on the Other Stage, captivating a massive crowd with his unique blend of house, drum'n'bass, and vocal samples…