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The Secret Policeman's Ball is 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 took place over four consecutive nights in London on 27–30 June 1979. It was a successor to the 1976 show A Poke in the Eye (With a Sharp Stick) (the film of which was titled Pleasure at Her Majesty's) and the 1977 show The Mermaid Frolics .
A 1979 TV movie featuring Monty Python members, Rowan Atkinson, Peter Cook and others in a series of benefit concerts for Amnesty International. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out the trivia and quotes of this classic comedy show.
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Apr 29, 2023 · The Secret Policeman's Ball took place over four consecutive nights in London on 27–30 June 1979. It was a successor to the 1976 show A Poke in the Eye (With a Sharp Stick) (the film of...
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Learn about the origins, creators and performers of the legendary comedy and music events that raised funds and awareness for Amnesty International. Discover how the \"Secret Policeman's Ball\" series influenced artists like Bono, Sting, Bruce Springsteen and more.
In this clip: 'Has Matron seen those boils?'. Rowan Atkinson in top form at the 1979 Ball. The Ball is back for 2012!Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/secretpoliceman for exclusive comedy ...
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It was the second of many shows to bear the celebrated "Secret Policeman's" title that became the iconic series known informally as The Secret Policeman's Balls . The show took place at the Drury Lane theatre in London over four nights between Wednesday 9 September and Saturday 12 September 1981.
