The Secret Policeman's Ball — Season 1, Episode 1: Pleasure at Her Majesty's

Episode synopsis

A Poke in the Eye (With a Sharp Stick) is the title of the first show in what later became the iconic Secret Policeman's Ball series of benefit shows for human rights organization Amnesty International, although it pre-dated by three years the first show to bear that name. The film of the show was titled Pleasure at Her Majesty's which is sometimes mistakenly thought to be the title of the actual benefit show.

About The Secret Policeman's Ball

A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows started in 1976 featuring popular British comedians but later included leading musicians and actors. The Secret Policeman's Ball shows are credited by many prominent entertainers with having galvanised them to become involved with Amnesty and other social and political causes in succeeding years.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Mermaid Frolics
• E3The Secret Policeman's Ball
• E4The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
• E5The Secret Policeman's Third Ball
• E6Amnesty International Festival of Youth
• E7The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball
• E8Barf Bites Back!
• E9The Big 3-0 – Amnesty’s 30th Anniversary Special
• E10So You Think You’re Irish
• E11So You Think You're Irish 2
• E12We Know Where You Live
• E13The Secret Policeman's Ball 2006