

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
2025-07-06 · 59 min / episode · ★ 6.9
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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- Brook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films, CNN, Zinc Television London
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- United Kingdom, United States of America
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Bob GeldofSelf
Midge UreSelf
BonoSelf
StingSelf
Nile RodgersSelf
Phil CollinsSelf
Gary KempSelf
Brian MaySelf
Roger TaylorSelf
Pete TownshendSelf
Tony BlairSelf
George W. BushSelf
Richard CurtisSelf
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