Sky news interview bob geldof biography

Bob Geldof's appearance on Sky News on Monday to talk about the new Band Aid 30 single was cut short after the Boomtown Rats star and campaigner repeatedly swore during the live chat.

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When asked what he thought about suggestions that the artists who appear on the latest recording of 'Do They Know It's Christmas' were tax dodgers, he responded by saying: "I think they're talking bollocks."

The clearly flustered news anchor asked him to not repeat his 'colourful' language but when he was again asked if the artists involved could be more help if they all paid their taxes, he repeated the same word.

Cue Bob's mic being turned off and the interview being quickly terminated.

The 63-year-old was promoting the Band Aid 30 single, which was released today.

The accompanying video, which premiered on Sunday night's 'X Factor' results show, begins with clips of the Ebola victims in West Africa.

The star-studded line-up performing on the single includes One Di