John Cleese
Director
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976)
Specials
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular British comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. The Secret Policeman's Ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become involved with Amnesty and other social and political causes in succeeding years.
Released April 1, 1976
Episode 30 min
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Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: LWT, Granada Productions
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball ?
A celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Secret Policeman's Ball in aid of Amnesty International. Many of Britain's finest comedians, including John Cleese, Sir Bob Geldof, Alan Bennett, Jennifer Saunders, Stephen Fry, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Ruby Wax, Lenny Henry, Sting, Phil Collins and Rowan Atkinson are reunited in a reflection of the changes in British comedy over the last quarter of a century. The film examines the event, with interviews and recollections of the original stars alongside classic comedy moments.
Dec. 9, 2004, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 450 min.
Released: April 1, 1976
Last Air Date: March 4, 2012, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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