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.
Credits
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Robbie Coltrane
He was 36, now 74 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Bob Hoskins
He was 44, 71 years old when he died
|
as The Secret Policeman (voice) |
|
Hugh Laurie
He was 27, now 65 years old
|
as Himself |
|
John Cleese
He was 47, now 85 years old
|
as Jim Cleese |
|
Ben Elton
He was 27, now 65 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Stephen Fry
He was 29, now 67 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Nick Mason
He was 42, now 80 years old
|
as Himself |
|
David Gilmour
He was 40, now 78 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Jackson Browne
He was 38, now 76 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Lou Reed
He was 44, 71 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Peter Gabriel
He was 36, now 74 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Ruby Wax
She was 33, now 71 years old
|
as Herself |
|
Emo Philips
He was 30, now 68 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Bob Geldof
He was 35, now 73 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Chet Atkins
He was 62, 77 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Lenny Henry
He was 28, now 66 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Youssou N'Dour
He was 27, now 65 years old
|
as Himself |
|
Dire Straits
was 10, now 47 years old
|
as Himself |
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball Crew
