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Live Aid at 40: The Concert - Part2

On a dazzling summer’s day in July 1985, the country came together to watch and listen to a concert broadcast on BBC television and radio. Sixteen hours of music performed by some of the world’s greatest artists, Live Aid was the idea of Bob Geldof following the success of the Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas? and in response to the continuing famine in Ethiopia. This compilation showcases some of the best performances from the day, including Queen, David Bowie, Madonna, Mick Jagger and Tina Turner, as well as more rarely seen backstage footage.

English
  • Originally Aired July 12, 2025
  • Runtime 216 minutes
  • Production Code m002fyyh
  • Network United Kingdom BBC Two
  • Created July 19, 2025 by
    grimothy
  • Modified July 19, 2025 by
    grimothy