Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to assist it in raising funds. Peter Luff left Amnesty in 1978 and the organisation's new fund-raising officer, Peter Walker, was deputed to work with Lewis on reconfiguring the show to raise more money and greater awareness of Amnesty. Lewis proposed to Cleese that in addition to the comedy performances the show should feature some contemporary rock musicians. Cleese delegated this responsibility to Lewis who recruited Who guitarist Pete Townshend to perform, as well as New Wave singer-songwriter Tom Robinson.
Credits
The Secret Policeman's Ball Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Billy Connolly
He was 37, now 81 years old
|
as Himself |
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John Cleese
He was 40, now 85 years old
|
as Himself - Various Roles |
|
Rowan Atkinson
He was 24, now 69 years old
|
as Various Roles |
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Peter Cook
He was 42, 57 years old when he died
|
as Various Roles |
|
Michael Palin
He was 36, now 81 years old
|
as Various Roles |
|
Terry Jones
He was 37, 77 years old when he died
|
as Himself - Various Roles |
|
Pete Townshend
He was 34, now 79 years old
|
as Himself |
The Secret Policeman's Ball Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Roger Graef as Director. He was 43 (now 88) years old
|
Directing |
