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Seven More Days That Rocked the World

Live Aid

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on 6 MusicLatest broadcast: on 6 Music

Stuart Maconie focuses on the Live Aid concerts organised by Bob Geldof in London and Philadelphia, which attracted a TV audience of 1.4 billion in 170 countries.

The £70 million which came in for famine relief remains the most money raised for charity by a single event.

Including interviews with Michael Buerk, Roger Taylor, Johnny Black and Bob Geldof. Show less

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