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Russell Davies interviews A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film

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The Art of Artists: Series 5: Episode 7: Bob Geldof

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Episode 7: Bob Geldof

Series 5

BBC Radio 2 - The Art of Artists, Series 5, Bob Geldof

Russell Davies interviews musician and activist Bob Geldof.

Russell Davies interviews legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week Russell meets musician and activist Sir Bob Geldof.

Bob's career started in the late 1970s as the lead singer of the new wave group The Boomtown Rats. Alongside a solo music career, he is also a political activist, responsible for organising Live Aid in 1985.

He speaks to Russell about his art and personal life, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Russell Davies interviews A-list contributors to the worlds of music, art, comedy and film

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