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

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Documentary·2025·1 Seasons

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.

Starring: Bob Geldof,Midge Ure,Bono,Sting

Episodes

Miniseries
Episode 1

S01 | E01

Episode 1

2025-07-06

Episode 2

S01 | E02

Episode 2

2025-07-06

Episode 3

S01 | E03

Episode 3

2025-07-13

Cast

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

Self

Midge Ure

Midge Ure

Self

Bono

Bono

Self

Sting

Sting

Self

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Self

Gary Kemp

Gary Kemp

Self

Brian May

Brian May

Self

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Self

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Self

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Self

Harvey Goldsmith

Harvey Goldsmith

Self

Birhan Woldu

Birhan Woldu

Self

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

Self

Details

First Aired
2025-07-06
Last Aired
2025-07-13
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Production
Brook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films
Creator

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