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.
Credits
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Robbie Coltrane
He was 38, now 74 years old
|
as Himself |
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Hugh Laurie
He was 29, now 65 years old
|
as Himself |
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Kathy Burke
She was 24, now 60 years old
|
as Herself |
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John Cleese
He was 49, now 85 years old
|
as Himself |
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Ben Elton
He was 29, now 65 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Stephen Fry
He was 31, now 67 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Dudley Moore
He was 53, 66 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Adrian Edmondson
He was 31, now 67 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Peter Cook
He was 51, 57 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Michael Palin
He was 45, now 81 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Jennifer Saunders
She was 30, now 66 years old
|
as Herself |
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Jools Holland
He was 30, now 66 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Dawn French
She was 31, now 67 years old
|
as Herself |
|
Rowland Rivron
He was 30, now 65 years old
|
as Himself |
|
William Rushton
He was 51, 59 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
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Simon Brint
He was 38, 60 years old when he died
|
as Ken Bishop |
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Rory Bremner
He was 27, now 63 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Chris Langham
He was 39, now 75 years old
|
as Himself |
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Steve Nallon
He was 28, now 64 years old
|
as Himself |
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Lenny Henry
He was 30, now 66 years old
|
as Himself |
|
John Bird
He was 280, 67 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Jimmy Mulville
He was 33, now 69 years old
|
as Himself |
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Crew
