LIVE AID AT 40: WHEN ROCK 'N' ROLL TOOK ON THE WORLD (2025)

This four-part documentary series for the BBC and CNN explores how writing a pop song for a famine in Ethiopia, inspired the biggest music event in global history, and 20 years later again challenged governments around the world to address poverty in Africa.

Featuring exclusive interviews with the likes of Bob Geldof, Bono, and Sting, as well as President Obasanjo of Nigeria, George Bush, Condoleezza Rice, and Tony Blair.

S01E01: A Band Aid(00:42:05)

Bob Geldof brings together popstars to record a song that raises millions for African famine relief efforts.

S01E02: The Global Jukebox(00:59:11)

Live Aid becomes the biggest global event in history, bringing together a star-studded lineup.

S01E03: The Greatest Show On Earth(00:59:29)

Thrusting Bob Geldof into Africa's politics as he navigates fundraising, controversy, and celebrity.

S01E04: Live 8 - 2005(00:42:20)

Bob Geldof and Bono Join forces to stage Live 8, a global concert to tackle poverty in Africa.