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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

Series·2025·1 Season

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

Directed By

Thomas Pollard

Country

GB

Language

English

Episodes

3

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// overview

The Story

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.

Producer

Jamal Osman, Angus Macqueen

Cinematography

Ian Watt

Themes

charitypovertymusic

Production House

Brook Lapping Productions
Ronachan Films
CNN
Zinc Television London

Audience Score

69%

5 votes

Skip10%
Timepass24%
Go for it38%
Perfection28%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

Self

Midge Ure

Midge Ure

Self

Bono

Bono

Self

Sting

Sting

Self

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Self

Gary Kemp

Gary Kemp

Self

Brian May

Brian May

Self

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Self

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Self

Mike Mitchell

Self

Harvey Goldsmith

Self

Birhan Woldu

Self

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self

Olusegun Obasanjo

Self

Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis

Self

Michael Buerk

Michael Buerk

Self

// crew

Crew

Jamal Osman

Producer

Thomas Pollard

Director

Angus Macqueen

Angus Macqueen

Producer

Matt Ashton

Editor

Tanya Shaw

Executive Producer

Norma Percy

Norma Percy

Executive Producer

Ian Watt

Director of Photography

Amy Entelis

Executive Producer

Lyle Gamm

Executive Producer

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