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

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

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2025-07-06

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

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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.

First Aired

2025-07-06

Last Aired

2025-07-13

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Director

Status

Returning Series

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Network

BBC Two

Production

Zinc Television London

Brook Lapping Productions

Ronachan Films

CNN

BBC

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    Bob Geldof

    Bob Geldof
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    Midge Ure

    Midge Ure
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    Bono

    Bono
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    Sting

    Sting
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    Nile Rodgers

    Nile Rodgers
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    Phil Collins

    Phil Collins
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    Gary Kemp

    Gary Kemp
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    Brian May

    Brian May
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    Roger Taylor

    Roger Taylor
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    Pete Townshend

    Pete Townshend
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    Mike Mitchell

    Mike Mitchell
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    Harvey Goldsmith

    Harvey Goldsmith
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    Birhan Woldu

    Birhan Woldu
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    Tony Blair

    Tony Blair
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    George W. Bush

    George W. Bush
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    Olusegun Obasanjo

    Olusegun Obasanjo
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    Richard Curtis

    Richard Curtis
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    Michael Buerk

    Michael Buerk