BBC America to Air Live Aid Pic

LONDON: The BBC Two single drama When Harvey Met Bob, about the staging of the first Live Aid concerts, is headed to BBC America.

Produced by Great Meadow Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide, the drama stars Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) as Bob Geldof and Ian Hart (Backbeat, Five Daughters) as Harvey Goldsmith. It recounts the meeting of the two men who came together in support of international aid with organizing this infamous charity event.

The drama airs on BBC Two in the U.K. on December 26, then on BBC America in the U.S. on December 30.

Matt Forde, the executive VP of sales and co-productions at BBC Worldwide Americas, said: “When Harvey Met Bob is a unique, entertaining and inspirational program, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse as to how one of the most iconic music events in modern history came to fruition. This project is another gem in BBC Worldwide’s extensive catalogue of impressive music content and one that is a great match for BBC America.”