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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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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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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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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WriterRichard Curtis

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First air dateJul 06 2025

Total Episodes3

Total Seasons1

Official siteVisit here

LanguageEnglish

Production companiesBrook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films, CNN, Zinc Television London

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