ONE WORLD
SATURDAY night's Global Citizen international gig was a smash hit, bringing together some of the biggest names in entertainment for the One World: Together At Home concert.
The gig was in support of the World Health Organisation and frontline healthcare workers like our NHS heroes.
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When was the One World: Together At Home concert?
The special was broadcast on all major TV networks and stations and live-streamed online at 1am on April 18, 2020.
It was shown on BBC One as a two-hour special starting at 7.15pm on Sunday, April 19.
The full gig went on for a staggering eight hours with more content available online.
You can find more on what happened here.
How to watch One World: Together At Home?
You can watch the gig on the WHO's main social media channels, and where it was live-streamed.
You can also see it on BBC iPlayer.
The event was also shown online on multiple global platforms, including: Alibaba, Amazon Prime Video, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, LiveXLive, Tencent, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, TIDAL, TuneIn, Twitch, Twitter, Yahoo and YouTube.
Who performed for One World?
The insane line up included pretty much every talent on the international A-List.
It hosted live streams from literally everyone - musicians to comedians, sporting stars, actors and other major celebs and leaders.
Highlights from the UK included entertainment heavyweights like Sir Elton John, Chris Martin/Coldplay, Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, the Beckhams, Annie Lennox, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Lewis Hamilton, Liam Payne, Nial Horan, Sam Smith, Pierce Brosnan, and Idris and Sabrina Elba.
Beyonce made a surprise appearance and a variety of international artists pitched in including Lady Gaga.
Who hosted One World?
US late night legends Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert hosted the event.
What's One World: Together At Home?
One World: Together At Home was a virtual concert, organised by WHO and international advocacy organisation
It brought together people who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to take meaningful actions to protect health and to support the global COVID-19 response.
It also celebrated and supported brave healthcare workers doing life-saving work on the frontlines.
Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said: “We may have to be apart physically for a while, but we can still come together virtually to enjoy great music.
"The ‘One World: Together At Home’ concert represents a powerful show of solidarity against a common threat.”
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