The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)

7.5/10 82 min Comedy Music

Overview

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the growing number of rock musicians supporting Amnesty. Instead of the live show being primarily a comedy show with a few musical cameos, the event made a point of giving equal emphasis to the comedy and the music.

Cast

Chet Atkins

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Jackson Browne

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John Cleese

Jim Cleese

Robbie Coltrane

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Ben Elton

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Stephen Fry

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Peter Gabriel

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Bob Geldof

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David Gilmour

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Lenny Henry

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Bob Hoskins

The Secret Policeman (voice)

Mark Knopfler

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Hugh Laurie

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Nick Mason

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Youssou N'Dour

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Emo Philips

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Lou Reed

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Ruby Wax

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