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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025)

First aired July 6, 202559m/ep1 season · 3 epsEnded
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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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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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Harvey Goldsmith

Harvey Goldsmith

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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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Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

July 13, 2025

Networks

BBC Two

Production

Brook Lapping ProductionsRonachan FilmsCNNZinc Television London

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