Category: TV Ent; Radio 2
Date: 31.05.2005
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Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton will be spearheading the BBC line up of stars at Live 8 on 2 July 2005.
Highlighting the truly global nature of this event, our two hosts will be reporting live and direct from different sides of the Atlantic, with Jonathan stationed in the UK and Graham in the USA.
BBC Radio and Television will be bringing all the action, music and backstage news live to the UK and around the world.
There will be coverage across BBC ONE, TWO and THREE as well as BBC Radios 1, 2, BBC World Service and the Nations and Regions.
The BBC is the host broadcaster for Live 8 London, working alongside other broadcasters in Europe and America to bring this huge international event to the world.
Jana Bennett, BBC Director of Television, says: "This concert promises to be one of the defining events of our generation.
"The BBC was at the heart of Live Aid coverage in 1985 and 20 years on we are proud to be the host broadcaster of such a momentous occasion.
"The BBC will be there engaging its viewers with the issues and arguments raised as well as documenting the journey from Live Aid to Live 8."
On 2 July the BBC will be exploring the issues that have brought musicians in Europe and America to perform at Live 8 and putting them in context for viewers and listeners.
Names including Chris Evans, Davina McCall and Dermot O'Leary are already signed up to cover the event for Radio 2.
In addition giant BBC screens will be placed around the UK to bring BBC coverage of Live 8 to those unable to attend the concert or watch at home.
