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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.
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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on July 6, 2025. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3, aired on July 13, 2025.
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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3 episodes · 1 season
2025 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping charity and politics.
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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.
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Live Aid becomes the biggest global benefit concert, drawing Geldof into charity politics in Africa as he navigates fundraising, controversy and celebrity.
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After watching a BBC report on Ethiopia's 'biblical famine,' Bob Geldof puts a band of rock stars together and records a song that sparks a global response, inspiring millions.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 13, 2025.
The most recent episode of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World, Season 1 Episode 3, aired on July 13, 2025.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World first aired on BBC Two on July 6, 2025.
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