This fascinating portrait of a complex man's attempt to solve an impossible problem is packed with amazing archive footage - from George Michael singing to Thatcher being berated On the evening of 23 October 1984, Bob Geldof, singer with the waning pop act the Boomtown Rats, had a social engagement. He had been invited to Mayfair for the launch of a book by Peter York, profiler of London's most privileged bons vivants. But before he left the house, Geldof watched the BBC television news and a re...
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The Guardian - 6 Jul 2025 23:00
This fascinating portrait of a complex man's attempt to solve an impossible problem is packed with amazing archive footage - from George Michael singing to Thatcher being berated On the evening of 23 October 1984, Bob Geldof, singer with the waning pop act the Boomtown Rats, had a social engagement. He had been invited to Mayfair for the launch of a book by Peter York, profiler of London's most privileged bons vivants. But before he left the house, Geldof watched the BBC television news and a re...
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