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The Secret Policeman's Ball

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.

1976 |1 Season   |  Comedy

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John Cleese

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Michael Palin

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Terry Jones

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Graham Chapman

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Peter Cook

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Dudley Moore

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Tim Brooke-Taylor

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Graeme Garden

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Bill Oddie

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Rowan Atkinson

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Billy Connolly

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Eleanor Bron

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Connie Booth

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Jasper Carrott

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Stephen Fry

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Hugh Laurie

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Dawn French

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Jennifer Saunders

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Lenny Henry

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Chris Langham

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Griff Rhys Jones

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John Bird

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John Fortune

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Jimmy Mulville

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Peter Ustinov

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Robbie Coltrane

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Clive James

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Ben Elton

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Adrian Edmondson

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Alexei Sayle

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Carol Cleveland

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Victoria Wood

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Ruby Wax

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Joan Armatrading

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Chet Atkins

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Bob Geldof

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Phil Collins

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David Gilmour

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Mark Knopfler

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Sting

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Pete Townshend

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Neil Innes

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Eric Clapton

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Jeff Beck

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Peter Gabriel

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Seasons List

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Specials

2004

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Season 1

1976

More Details

Creator

John Cleese

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

ITV1