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Graham Norton will be presenting Live 8 for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

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Live 8 - ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ coverage


Category: TV Ent; Radio 2

Date: 31.05.2005
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Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton will be spearheading the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ line up of stars at Live 8 on 2 July 2005.

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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.

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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio and Television will be bringing all the action, music and backstage news live to the UK and around the world.

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There will be coverage across ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ONE, TWO and THREE as well as ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radios 1, 2, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service and the Nations and Regions.

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The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.

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Jana Bennett, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Director of Television, says: "This concert promises to be one of the defining events of our generation.

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"The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.

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"The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ will be there engaging its viewers with the issues and arguments raised as well as documenting the journey from Live Aid to Live 8."

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On 2 July the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.

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Names including Chris Evans, Davina McCall and Dermot O'Leary are already signed up to cover the event for Radio 2.

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In addition giant ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ screens will be placed around the UK to bring ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ coverage of Live 8 to those unable to attend the concert or watch at home.


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Date: 31.05.2005
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