MICK Jagger has been called to a summit meeting with BBC chiefs after declaring he only wants the first four songs of the Rolling Stones’ Glastonbury set to be broadcast on telly.
The rockers do not think it is fair for TV viewers to get a free “greatest hits†performance when festival-goers have to pay to see them.
The long-awaited concert should be the crown jewels of the BBC’s festival coverage, but now millions of viewers could be left in the dark.
A source said: “Mick wants the Glastonbury set to be for the fans there â€" he didn’t sign up for a TV show. It’s not about money.â€
They also revealed Gimme Shelter singer Mick is worried about bad weather, saying: “If there’s torrential rain it will play havoc with their show. And they want to sound and look at their best.â€
The Stones have lined up a string of surprise guests for their Saturday night gig on the Somerset venue’s Pyramid Stage, which was to be broadcast live on BBC2.
BBC bosses and the band are now locked in negotiations aimed at increasing the amount of hits TV viewers can see.
Mark Cooper, BBC head of music television, said: “We’re having an ongoing discussion with the Stones. I’m talking to Mick about it.â€
TORY MP Angie Bray has accused the Beeb of overspending on Glasto after figures revealed it is sending 314 staff to the festival â€" ten per cent more than last time.
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