Coming to BBC Two this summer, Live Aid the Concert will allow viewers to relive over six and a half hours of extended highlights of the London and Philadelphia concerts, a first ever opportunity since the concert took place in 1985.
On the announcement of Live Aid the Concert, Jonathan Rothery, head of BBC popular music, TV, said: "This summer, we’re delighted to be giving viewers a chance to relive one of the biggest concerts in history for the first time on TV since it was originally broadcast on the BBC.
"By providing over 6.5 hours of footage that was captured on the day Live Aid took place, we want viewers to feel transported back to 1985, and to enjoy all those classic songs that we all still know and love to this day, as they were performed on that stage."
The series will also include interviews from former US president George Bush, President Obasanjo of Nigeria and Birhan Woldu, the woman who, as a child, became the lasting image of the Wembley concert.
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"Live Aid forever altered the perception of charity and humanitarian efforts. Starting from small donations, to the donations of thousands of pounds, the story ends in billions of government aid."
More recently, Geldof responded to claims that organising Live Aid only underlined a white saviour complex, telling The Times of the criticism that it's "the greatest load of b***ocks ever".
On the announcement of Live Aid at 40, 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.
Live Aid the concert and Live Aid at 40 will be coming to BBC Two and iPlayer this July.
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