The Secret Policeman's Ball — Season 1, Episode 7: The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball

Episode synopsis

After the criticisms of the 1987 production'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 1976–81 era with a primary focus on comedy.

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

• E1Pleasure at Her Majesty's
• 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
• 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