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Over the next couple of days there are quite a few opportunities to catch Geldof on UK TV & Radio. Here are a few of the details:
Date: Saturday 18th June Channel: BBC2 Time: 9:25 pm - 10:55 pm Programme: Live Aid - Against All Odds
The story of how a pop tune cobbled together in the back of a taxi became a life-line for Ethiopia's starving. Against the backdrop of Thatcher's booming Britain, a Boomtown Rat is attempting a world first: A global televised gig to raise money for Ethiopia's forgotten famine victims. But with only weeks to go, Bob Geldof has no line-up, no broadcaster and no venues. So how did he achieve the impossible? Elton John, Queen, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, U2 and others recall how he cajoulled them into taking part.
Date: Saturday 18th June Channel: BBC2 Time: 10:55 pm - 12:25 am Programme: Live Aid - Rockin' All Over The World
After 12 weeks of manic preparation, the day of Live Aid - 13th July 1985 has finally arrived. But will it pay off, and more importantly will the punters pay up? There's eletcrifying archive footage from the gigs at Wembley and Philadelphia, as Bob Geldof recalls last minute nerves; Elton John, Queen, U2, David Bowie and Paul McCartney share the thrill of playing to a global audience of billions; and those who sat glued to TV screens - including Tony Blair and J.K. Rowling, recall the excitement of witnessing hostory in the making.
Date: Monday 20th June Channel: Channel 4 Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Programme: Richard & Judy
Bob takes a breather to join Richard & Judy on the sofa and will no doubt be talking about the Live8 concerts, the G8 summit, making poverty history, and his forthcoming TV series Geldof in Africa.
Date: Monday 20th June Channel: BBC 1 Time: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Programme: Geldof In Africa - First of 6 part series
The luminous continent. Bob Geldof begins a personal journey across Africa, travelling the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Masailand. This six part series is part of the BBC's Live in Africa Series.
Date: Tuesday 21st June Channel: BBC Radio 2 - 88 - 90.2 fm Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Programme: 20th Anniversary of Live Aid - first of a 2 part series.
Phil Collins presents and inspirational and nostalgic look at the 1985 16 hour pop fundraiser that added over £110m to an Ethiopian Famine Relief campaign. Interviews and music from many of the acts involved in the event, including Bob Geldof, Promoter Harvey Goldsmith, Bono, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Sting, Brian May, Elvis Costello and others.
Date: Wednesday 22nd June Channel: BBC 1 Time: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Programme: Geldof In Africa - Second of six part series
Cocoa, slaves and goo, Geldof continues his colourful journey across Africa, taking in Ghana and Benin, where he visits and old British slave fort, a cocoa plantation and the Vatican City of voodoo, Ouidha.
