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

Documentary

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.

First Air Date
July 6, 2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
6.9/10 (5 votes)

Cast: Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Bono, Sting, Nile Rodgers, Phil Collins, Gary Kemp, Brian May

Network: BBC Two
Production: Brook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films, CNN, Zinc Television London
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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

2025

Full Cast (18 people)

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

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

Documentary
6.9
59 min
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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BBC TwoBBC Two
Show Information
StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired7/6/2025
Last Aired7/13/2025
Seasons1
Episodes3
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Creators & Crew

Directed by

Produced by

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1

Seasons

3

Episodes

59m

Per Episode

2025

First Aired

Keywords

charitypovertymusic

Languages

en

External Links

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Cast

BG

Bob Geldof

as Self

MU

Midge Ure

as Self

B

Bono

as Self

S

Sting

as Self

NR

Nile Rodgers

as Self

PC

Phil Collins

as Self

GK

Gary Kemp

as Self

BM

Brian May

as Self

Images

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Seasons

1 seasons
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Miniseries

2025

3 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World about?▾

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.

How many seasons does Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World have?▾

1

How many episodes does Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World have?▾

3

Is Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World still running?▾

No, it ended in 2025.

When did Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World first air?▾

July 6, 2025

Who stars in Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?▾

Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Bono

What genre is Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?▾

Documentary

Where can I watch Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?▾

HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel