Live Aid at 40 – When Rock’N’Roll Took On the World

This compelling series of films for BBC and CNN Originals, mark the anniversary of the landmark 1985 concert that redefined charity for a generation. Blending the stories of UK and US musicians with the politics that shaped their mission.

The series features exclusive interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting and Midge Ure. It explores how music united billions to fight famine and inspired global leaders like George Bush and Tony Blair to address the deeper causes of poverty.