Brian Wilson celebrated on BBC tonight as Glastonbury performance airs
The Beach Boys legend's 2005 show will air from 9pm on BBC Four and iPlayer.
Following the death of the Beach Boys co-founder and iconic musician Brian Wilson earlier this week, the BBC has announced that it will pay tribute by showing his 2005 Glastonbury performance.
It will air from 9pm tonight (Friday 13th June) on BBC Four and iPlayer and will mean that the channel's schedule for the evening is altered, with Tom Jones at the BBC, which was originally scheduled to air at that time, pushed back to 10:15pm.
Meanwhile, Tom Jones: In Concert 1971 has been pushed back to 11:15pm, Tom Jones at Glastonbury has been moved to 12:05am, Tom Jones' 1950s: The Decade That Made Me will air from 1:05am and Rolling Stones: Licked Live in NYC will air from 2:05am.
Among the songs played by Wilson during his 2005 set were hits such as Little Saint Nick, I Get Around, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, Barbara Ann and Surfin' USA.
News of Wilson's death was confirmed in a statement posted to his website by his family on Wednesday 11th June.
The statement said: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy."
Meanwhile, his Beach Boys bandmate Al Jardine said of Wilson on BBC Radio 4’s Today: "He was a humble musical giant, and his huge musical intellect was apparent quite early on. At the same time, he didn't need or want attention, was only interested in making the best possible music."
Wilson only played at Glastonbury once, and was in the Sunday Legend slot on the Pyramid Stage on 26th June 2005.
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Brian Wilson at Glastonbury 2005 will air on BBC Four at 9pm on Friday 13th June 2025.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
