Series202559 min / epEnded

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.

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1 season

3 episodes

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Bob Geldof

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Midge Ure

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Bono

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Sting

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Nile Rodgers

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Phil Collins

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Gary Kemp

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Brian May

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Roger Taylor

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Pete Townshend

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Mike Mitchell

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Harvey Goldsmith

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Angus Macqueen

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Thomas Pollard

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Matt Ashton

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Lyle Gamm

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Ian Watt

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BBC Two - Trailer - Live Aid at 40: When Rock'n'Roll Took on the World

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Season 1

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3 episodes • 2025

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