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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.

2025 |1 Season  | 59m |  Documentary

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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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Tony Blair

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George W. Bush

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Michael Buerk

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Status

Returning Series

Languages

English

Network

BBC Two