The Secret Policeman's Ball

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 aired

April 1, 1976

Last aired

March 4, 2012

Episodes

15

Network

ITV1

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Granada Productions,LWT

Creators

John Cleese, Peter Luff