The BBC is in hot water after a messy situation at Glastonbury. They let a band, Bob Vylan, perform live even though they knew the act was risky. The performance included some really offensive stuff, and the BBC is now saying sorry.

Tim Davie, the big boss at the BBC, sent a message to his team. He said he was sorry for the offensive content and promised to do better. He specifically apologized to Jewish colleagues and the Jewish community, saying there's no place for antisemitism at the BBC.

This whole thing has made the BBC change some rules. They won't let risky acts perform live anymore. They'll also have more people on-site at big music festivals to make sure everything goes smoothly. The BBC is also giving clearer instructions on when to stop a live stream if something goes wrong.

During the performance, the BBC tried to warn viewers about the content. But they didn't cut the feed, which they now say was a mistake. Davie was at Glastonbury and quickly told his team to stop the performance from being shown again. They took it off BBC iPlayer and Sounds, but the live feed kept going for a while.

Samir Shah, the chair of the BBC, also apologized. He said sorry to viewers and especially to the Jewish community for letting the band say offensive things. He praised Davie for acting fast and said the BBC board met to talk about what happened.

This whole thing is a big embarrassment for the BBC. Davie said they want to be a good example of inclusivity and tolerance. They want everyone to feel supported and safe.

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