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

Overview

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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Cast

Bob Geldof profile
Bob Geldof

Self

Total episodes: 3

Midge Ure profile
Midge Ure

Self

Total episodes: 3

Bono profile
Bono

Self

Total episodes: 3

Sting profile
Sting

Self

Total episodes: 3

Nile Rodgers profile
Nile Rodgers

Self

Total episodes: 3

Phil Collins profile
Phil Collins

Self

Total episodes: 3

Gary Kemp profile
Gary Kemp

Self

Total episodes: 3

Brian May profile
Brian May

Self

Total episodes: 3

Roger Taylor profile
Roger Taylor

Self

Total episodes: 3

Pete Townshend profile
Pete Townshend

Self

Total episodes: 3

Mike Mitchell profile
Mike Mitchell

Self

Total episodes: 3

Harvey Goldsmith profile
Harvey Goldsmith

Self

Total episodes: 3

Bob Geldof profile
Bob Geldof

Self

Total episodes: 3

Midge Ure profile
Midge Ure

Self

Total episodes: 3

Bono profile
Bono

Self

Total episodes: 3

Sting profile
Sting

Self

Total episodes: 3

Nile Rodgers profile
Nile Rodgers

Self

Total episodes: 3

Phil Collins profile
Phil Collins

Self

Total episodes: 3

Gary Kemp profile
Gary Kemp

Self

Total episodes: 3

Brian May profile
Brian May

Self

Total episodes: 3

Roger Taylor profile
Roger Taylor

Self

Total episodes: 3

Pete Townshend profile
Pete Townshend

Self

Total episodes: 3

Mike Mitchell profile
Mike Mitchell

Self

Total episodes: 3

Harvey Goldsmith profile
Harvey Goldsmith

Self

Total episodes: 3

Extra

Release Date

July 6, 2025

Last air Date

July 13, 2025

Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Networks

BBC Two logo

Available On

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seasons

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Aired on: 2025 | 3 Episodes

A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping charity and politics.

Videos

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

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