Series2025·59m·6.9

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

Documentary

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

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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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Birhan Woldu

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Tony Blair

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George W. Bush

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Olusegun Obasanjo

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Richard Curtis

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Michael Buerk

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Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
First aired
2025-07-06
Last aired
2025-07-13
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Languages
English
Age rating
Production
Brook Lapping ProductionsRonachan FilmsCNNZinc Television London

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