In October 1984, rock musician Bob Geldof is appalled by the plight of
starving Ethiopians which he sees on television news. He persuades his pop musician friends to record the million-selling charity single "
Do They Know It's Christmas?". Determined to stage a massive live concert, Geldof brings in hard-headed rock promoter Harvey Goldsmith who provides a realistic foil to Bob's wish-list of performers. Preparations are fraught with arguments, and Geldof is disappointed to fail to secure
Bruce Springsteen. After addressing his old school, and with only five days before the big event, Geldof gets involved with the complicated matters of finance, logistics and co-ordinating international broadcasters. Geldof gets
Prince Charles and
Princess Diana to attend simply by asking them. Finally the day of the concerts arrives and, as
Paul McCartney sings "
Let It Be", Harvey and Bob know they have succeeded. == Cast ==