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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

6.920251 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.

DirectorThomas Pollard
ProducersJamal Osman·Angus Macqueen

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 6, 2025 6.0
E2
Episode 2
Jul 6, 2025 5.7
E3
Episode 3
Jul 13, 2025 5.3

Cast · Directed by Thomas Pollard

BGBob Geldof
Bob Geldof
Self
MUMidge Ure
Midge Ure
Self
BBono
Bono
Self
SSting
Sting
Self
NRNile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers
Self
PCPhil Collins
Phil Collins
Self
GKGary Kemp
Gary Kemp
Self
BMBrian May
Brian May
Self
RTRoger Taylor
Roger Taylor
Self
PTPete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Self
MM
Mike Mitchell
Self
HG
Harvey Goldsmith
Self

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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World — streaming FAQ

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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

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How many seasons are in Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?

No — Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.