Glastonbury highlights: from Corbyn chants to Ed Sheeran via grime

The BBC has buckets of Glastonbury coverage, as usual. BBC Two kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. BBC Four joins in at 7pm on both days. BBC radio is also broadcasting from the festival.

Saturday

Jeremy Corbyn, Pyramid Stage, 4pm
In one of the most hotly anticipated moments of the festival, Corbyn will introduce the outspoken political hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, who have given their backing to the British Labour Party leader. Expect the biggest chants of the festival as the crowds inevitably launch into Oh Jeremy Corbyn.

Katy Perry, Pyramid Stage, 6pm
One of the world's biggest stars is likely to put on a grade-A stadium-pop extravaganza when she performs on the Pyramid Stage.

Solange, West Holts, 8.30pm
So much more than Beyoncé's little sister, Solange released one of the most powerful and sophisticated albums of last year, with songs musing on race and mental health.

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Sunday

Mykki Blanco, Pussy Parlure, 12.30am
Blanco brings fearless, sardonic, emotive queer rap to the Pussy Parlure.

NYC Downlow official 10th birthday party, Block9, 2.30am
The best and most debauched late-night spot at Glastonbury celebrates its 10th birthday. Expect drag queens, disco and champagne.

John McDonnell, Left Field, 1pm
The British shadow chancellor, and Corbyn's close ally, will be part of a panel, chaired by John Harris of the Guardian, discussing the flaws in the UK's democratic system.

Yanis Varoufakis and Elif Safak, Left Field, 1.30pm
It is sure to be a lively discussion between Varoufakis, the popular former Greek finance minister, and the Turkish author as they take on the issues of secularism and free speech.

Kiefer Sutherland, Avalon, 4.50pm
Most know him as the rule-breaking secret agent Jack Bauer in 24, but the actor will be showcasing his country-music talents in the afternoon.

Barry Gibb, Pyramid Stage, 4.45pm
Feel the Saturday Night Fever as Barry Gibb brings all the disco you will ever need to the Sunday legends slot.

Ed Sheeran, Pyramid Stage, 9.45pm
The nicest man in music takes his chart-topping acoustic strummings to the Pyramid Stage as the Glastonbury grand finale.

Grime powerhouses, Other Stage, 10.15pm
The grime collective Boy Better Know, featuring some of the UK's best rappers – JME, Wiley and Skepta – are sure to deliver an explosive and triumphant headline set, marking grime as one of the most exciting genres in British music.

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