DJ and radio presenter Jack Saunders has said Glastonbury Festival offers everyone an 'escape from reality'.

Saunders will join Jo Whiley, Lauren Laverne, and Clara Amfo in presenting festival coverage across the BBC’s TV channels.

He took over from Amfo to helm Radio 1’s Future Sounds, following in the footsteps of other presenters including Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Steve Lamacq.

Apart from the BBC’s coverage of Glastonbury, he has also been a fixture at Download Festival, Reading & Leeds, and Big Weekend for the BBC, and is the host of The Official Chart on BBC Radio 1.

Detailing his favourite Glastonbury moment from over the years, Jack said: “It has to be seeing Earth Wind And Fire on the Sunday night after one of the wettest Glastonbury’s on record in 2016. It was pure joy despite spending the weekend swimming in mud. Just the perfect end to the festival.”

He said the festival also “offers a unique escape from reality where everyone aims to have a great time”.

“Its rich history in the music scene makes it an iconic weekend, with some of the most significant moments in music history occurring there. You never know what surprises await around the next corner," he added.

Asked about any “pre-show” rituals, Saunders said: “I stare at myself in the Portaloo mirror and give myself a pep talk.”

Additional reporting by Kerri-Ann Roper, PA Entertainment Editor.