# Where to watch Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) in the UK

> Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T00:06:38.525Z)  

## Synopsis

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on June 11, 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London and broadcast to 67 countries and an audience of 600 million. It was also referred to as Freedomfest, Free Nelson Mandela Concert and Mandela Day. In the US, the Fox television network heavily censored the political aspects of the concert.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute in the UK?**

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