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1. Episode 1

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.

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E2 59 min

2. Episode 2

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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3. Episode 3

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 (2025)

6.9 (5) 1 Season 59m/ep 2025-07-06 GB

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.

Genres: Documentary

Stars: Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Bono, Sting, Nile Rodgers