Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World - Season 1 - Eps 3: The Greatest Show on Earth
In 2005, Geldof and Bono team up to stage Live 8, a global concert to pressure the world's richest leaders to confront the root causes of poverty in Africa.
About Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
Title: Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
First Air Date: 2025-07-06
Last Air Date: 2025-07-13
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 4.8/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Zinc Television London, Brook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films, CNN, BBC
Synopsis
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.
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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