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Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World

A brown man with a thick moustache wearing jeans and a white vest, singing into a mic with his fist raised

With extended highlights from the London and Philadelphia concerts, explore the fascinating story behind the iconic Live Aid concerts. Untold stories are uncovered via backstage footage and rare interviews with the likes of Brian May, David Bowie, Bono and Elvis Costello. Co-produced by UK companies Brook Lapping Productions, Ronachan Films and Zinc Media.

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Celebrating forty years since Live Aid took place in 1985, the concerts’ impact on politics and music over the twenty years between the first event and 2005’s Live 8 is compellingly explored in this documentary series. Featuring exclusive interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, President Obasanjo and Birhan Woldu.