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TV channels worldwide are broadcasting the forthcoming Live 8 concerts. (Thanks Markus) UK (BBC)
2 July: Live 8 Live
BBC TWO, 1.00-4.00pm
BBC ONE, 4.00-9.30pm (approx)
For those not lucky enough to win tickets to Live 8, the disappointment should be short lived as Jonathan Ross kick starts the BBC's coverage of the world's biggest rock concert in London's Hyde Park. As the action unfolds live on the stage, Jonathan will take viewers to the very heart of the event, reporting from a specially built, all seeing pod set just above the live acts. Jo Whiley and Fearne Cotton will be catching the bands as they come on and off stage and keeping viewers up to date with all of the backstage action. Bob Geldof, Bono, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Elton John, Sting and Chris Martin are just some of the big names that will be interviewed by the BBC team of presenters. Special guests include Michael Buerk, Jools Holland, George Alagiah, Sanjeev Baskhar and Meera Syal. Not only will we be bringing all of the London Concert live, but also the best of the music from Paris, Berlin and Rome.
2 July: Live 8 Crosses the Atlantic
BBC ONE, 10.00pm (approx) to 3.00am (approx)
As America gears up to go live Jonathan Ross will take a look back at the excitement of the day, reflecting on the event with organiser Bob Geldof. Then crossing over live to the States, Graham Norton will be on hand to bring viewers back home the excitement of the amazing line up from Philadelphia. Will Smith will host the concert which includes Bon Jovi, Kaiser Chiefs, Maroon 5, P Diddy and Stevie Wonder. Graham will be reporting backstage, interviewing all the stars and bringing the UK viewers all the gossip and news as it happens.
2 July: Live 8 Reloaded
BBC THREE, 7.00pm-5.00am
The whole Live 8 experience from Europe and America from start to finish for those who missed it earlier in the day.
Live 8 USA
BBC THREE, 7.00pm-4.00am
The whole of the Live 8 Philadelphia show as seen last night in America, hosted by Will Smith and featuring a galaxy of American superstars.
THE NETHERLANDS (BNN/VARA/3FM)
3FM will report from Live 8, while Nederland 3, VARA and BNN will broadcast the event.
AUSTRALIA (FOX8/NINE)
Nine will air a special prime-time presentation of the event on July 3 at 8.30pm (AEST). And Fox8 will show the entire event live from 9.30pm on July 2, through until 10am on July 3.
AUSTRIA (ATVPlus)
ATVplus will air 11 hours on 2nd July on all 5 concerts.
GERMANY (RBB)
"Live 8" broadcast from 14.00 - 19.25 CET.
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Posted on Jun 20, 05 | 8:21 pm
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Nice One.Cheers StingUs + Markus for that info !
Posted by: SPIKE on Jun 20, 05 | 11:02 pm
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Do you know if it will be possible to see the concerts, or part of them, in Italy? Thank you!!!
Posted by: on Jun 20, 05 | 11:46 pm
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my local TV channel, SWR (Germany) will broadcast Live8 on the 2 July 2005 from 14.00 - 18:00 hr CEST.
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