Live Aid documentary to air story behind one of the biggest concerts in history
The BBC has announced a range of programming along with a new documentary series to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid. Live Aid At 40 will reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the charity concerts organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, featuring exclusive interviews with the Irish singer, former US president George Bush and Bono.
The show will also look at the event's legacy when it airs in July on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Emma Hindley, BBC commissioning editor, said: 'The series takes the audience on an irresistible and entertaining ride through the 40 years since the biggest live concert ever was shown on TV.
'Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with an array of stars of rock and pop, Live Aid At 40 revels in the music, unravels the politics and explores the legacy of Live Aid.'
Also featuring on the channel in July will be Live Aid The Concert (working title), which will give viewers a chance to relive more than six-and-a-half hours of extended highlights on the BBC for the first time since 1985.
On the 40th anniversary on Saturday July 13, BBC Radio 2 will air Live Aid – The Fans Story, introduced by Radio 2's Paul Gambaccini, who will speak about his involvement on the day, while listeners will also hear from the likes of Status Quo's Francis Rossi and Rob Halford of Judas Priest.
Fans who were there on the day will also have their say on the radio special, speaking about how they travelled from different parts of the UK to be at Wembley on that day, recalling the pre-internet world of gigging.
The Making Of Do They Know It's Christmas, which was broadcast on BBC Four in November 2024, is also now available on BBC iPlayer.
The Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia aimed to raise money for the Ethiopian famine, with the likes of David Bowie, Queen and Sir Elton John all performing.
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