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Season 1 – Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World

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Tells the definitive story of how two rockstars inspired the largest global music events in history; their inspiration sparked a remarkable social movement, raising tens of billions of dollars.
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Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World — Season 1

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Jul 9
4/5
The series reflects skilfully the sheer, complex effort this took. It evoked a simpler, more analogue time, a “can-do” optimistic age with less cynicism and no trolls on social media... Go to Full Review Jack Seale Guardian Jul 7
The footage of them there together is still intoxicating. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Jul 18
Several other documentaries have covered the same ground, and you had to wonder what else another three hours could add. Plenty, as it turned out. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Jul 8
4/5
This three-part series is a vivid tribute to [Bob Geldof's] determination, energy and sheer bloody-mindedness... Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent Jul 7
5/5
The story of Live Aid has been told before, but never with the kind of depth and nuance evident in the excellent three-part series Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World... Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2025 A Band Aid After seeing a BBC report on Ethiopia's "biblical famine," rock star Bob Geldof brings together a group of fellow popstars to record a song that ignites a global movement and raises millions for relief efforts. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 20, 2025 The Global Jukebox Live Aid, a same day, joint concert between London and Philadelphia, becomes the largest global event in history, bringing together a star-studded line up from Tina Turner to Bowie to Queen. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 27, 2025 The Greatest Show on Earth The second half of Live Aid in the United States brings in millions, thrusting Bob Geldof into Africa's politics as he navigates fundraising, controversy and celebrity. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 3, 2025 Live 8 - 2005 Bob Geldof and Bono join forces to stage Live 8, a global concert aimed at pressuring the world's richest leaders to tackle the root causes of poverty in Africa. Details

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Season Info

Network
CNN
Genre
Music, News
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2025