The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)
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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