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The Secret Policeman's Ball

1976 1 Season 15 Episodes 5.0

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.

Details

Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1976-04-01
Last Air Date: 2012-03-04
Created By: John Cleese, Peter Luff
Networks: ITV1
Production: LWT, Granada Productions