40 years of Band Aid: Christmas, charity and controversy

When the BBC aired journalist Michael Buerk's harrowing reports of Ethiopian famine in 1984, few could have imagined the surprising and enduring legacy they would inspire. Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof who became determined to help the only way he knew how. How did Band Aid's iconic Christmas single come about and are it’s charitable lyrics now outdated? Ellen Coyne is joined by John Meagher.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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