The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)

7.7/10 92 min Comedy Music

Overview

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.

Cast

John Bird

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Rory Bremner

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Kathy Burke

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John Cleese

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Robbie Coltrane

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Peter Cook

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Adrian Edmondson

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Ben Elton

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Dawn French

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Stephen Fry

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Lenny Henry

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Jools Holland

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Chris Langham

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Hugh Laurie

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Dudley Moore

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Jimmy Mulville

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Michael Palin

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Rowland Rivron

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William Rushton

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