WHY LIVE 8? The background to the event

Why is Live 8 happening?
Live 8 is part of a day of action across the world to highlight the problem of global poverty.

The Issues as heard on BBC Radio
Listen to Radio 4's Today Programme and Five Live report on the stories and debates around Live 8.

What is Make Poverty History?
Make Poverty History is the campaign being promoted by the Live 8 concerts. Radio 1's Newsbeat looks at the cause.

The G8 Explained
The G8 comprises seven of the world's leading industrialised nations, and Russia. Radio 1's Newsbeat profiles the group.

Radio 2 Message Board
Talk about the line-up, the event and the issues surrounding Live 8 on the message board.
The Live 8 Event
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