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The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976)

First aired April 1, 19761 season · 15 epsEnded
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1 votes

Comedy

Overview

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.

Created By

John Cleese, Peter Luff

Top Billed Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

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Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Self

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Self

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Self

Peter Cook

Peter Cook

Self

Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Self

Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller

Self

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Self

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Tim Brooke-Taylor

Self

Graeme Garden

Graeme Garden

Self

Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie

Self

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Self

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

Self

Eleanor Bron

Eleanor Bron

Self

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Self

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

March 4, 2012

Networks

ITV1

Production

LWTGranada Productions

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