However Pete and Carl still pull off comeback performance
John Hassall speaks ahead of Main Stage slot
Singer fills NME in on the band's reunion so far
Plus Cribs, Pendulum, Maccabees all set for first day of this year's event
Singer holds Q&A session with Libertines fans
Pete Doherty, Carl Barat and co headline HMV Forum
Signed prints show Pete Doherty and Carl Barât in their heyday
Carl Barât and Gary Powell speak exclusively to NME ahead of Reading And Leeds Festivals
Pete Doherty, Carl Barât and co play HMV Forum 'live rehearsal'
'Horrorshow' rehearsal footage appears on Pete Doherty's YouTube account