The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)

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 (18)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Chet Atkins

Self

Jackson Browne

Self

John Cleese

Jim Cleese

Robbie Coltrane

Self

Ben Elton

Self

Stephen Fry

Self

Peter Gabriel

Self

Bob Geldof

Self

David Gilmour

Self

Lenny Henry

Self

Bob Hoskins

The Secret Policeman (voice)

Mark Knopfler

Self

Hugh Laurie

Self

Nick Mason

Self

Youssou N'Dour

Self

Emo Philips

Self

Lou Reed

Self

Ruby Wax

Self

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