
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Comedy · Music
Overview
A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy skits and musical numbers by a varied cast of mostly British performers. Featuring several Monty Python members, Rowan Atkinson, and Peter Cook.
Top Cast


Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Various Roles
Rowan Atkinson
Various Roles


John Cleese
John Cleese
Himself - Various Roles
John Cleese
Himself - Various Roles


Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
Himself
Billy Connolly
Himself


Peter Cook
Peter Cook
Various Roles
Peter Cook
Various Roles


Michael Palin
Michael Palin
Various Roles
Michael Palin
Various Roles


Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Himself
Pete Townshend
Himself


Terry Jones
Terry Jones
Himself - Various Roles
Terry Jones
Himself - Various Roles


Clive James
Clive James
Himself
Clive James
Himself


Eleanor Bron
Eleanor Bron
Various Roles
Eleanor Bron
Various Roles


Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell
Various Roles
Ken Campbell
Various Roles
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