Description
The Secret Policeman’s Ball: The Complete Edition — Amnesty International (DVD Set)
Made in England
!!! Condition of this DVD set is used VERY GOOD !!! As pictured !!!
UPC: 5034741225410
MPN: DVD 2254 (All Regions, Dolby Stereo)
Brand Name: Amnesty International UK / NBD TV
Product Type: Comedy & Music Documentary Collection (DVD Video)
Rating: 15 (Suitable only for persons aged 15 and over)
Language: English
Total Running Time: Approx. 581 minutes
Overview
“The Secret Policeman’s Ball: The Complete Edition” brings together over two decades of legendary live performances by Britain’s greatest comedians and musicians — all in support of Amnesty International’s global human rights work.
Spanning from 1976 to 1991, this comprehensive DVD box set captures the Pleasure at Her Majesty’s origins through to the grand spectacle of Amnesty International’s Big 30. Featuring performances from Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Rowan Atkinson, Eric Idle, Sting, Eric Clapton, and many more, these events redefined benefit entertainment and inspired generations of charity concerts, including Live Aid.
With nearly 10 hours of brilliant sketches, stand-up, and musical collaborations, this complete edition is both a celebration of freedom and a time capsule of British wit, activism, and creativity.
Product Features
- Format: DVD Video (PAL, All Regions)
- Sound: Dolby Stereo (English audio)
- Genre: Comedy / Music / Documentary
- Language: English
- Subtitles: None
- Aspect Ratio: Standard Screen
- Runtime: 581 minutes total
- Release Year: 2002
- Producer / Rights Holder: Amnesty International UK Section Ltd.
- Master Source: NBD TV archives
- Design: Sleeve by Brian Burrows | Original design by Colin Wheeler
Contents
This Complete Edition includes all seven original Amnesty shows plus a separate Music Edition:
- Pleasure at Her Majesty’s (1976)
- Mermaid Frolics (1977)
- The Secret Policeman’s Ball (1979)
- The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball (1981)
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)
- The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)
- Amnesty International’s Big 30 – Special Edition (1991)
- The Secret Policeman’s Balls (Music Edition) – The best of all musical performances
Featured Performers
Comedy: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Rowan Atkinson, Terry Jones, Billy Connolly, French & Saunders, Alexei Sayle, Victoria Wood, Lenny Henry, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and many others.
Music: Sting, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Phil Collins, Mark Knopfler, Bob Geldof, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and more.
Interesting Facts
- Origins of Activist Comedy: The Secret Policeman’s Ball shows began as a grassroots fundraiser for Amnesty in the 1970s, merging satire and humanitarianism.
- Influence on Live Aid: The success of these concerts directly inspired large-scale global charity events throughout the 1980s.
- Cross-Generational Impact: The project united the pioneers of Monty Python with rising stars like Rowan Atkinson and Stephen Fry.
- Global Reach: The blend of cutting-edge comedy and top-tier music introduced millions to Amnesty International’s human rights mission.
- Historic Collaboration: This set marks the first complete release of all Amnesty comedy galas in one package.
Publishers
© & ℗ 2002 Amnesty International UK Section Ltd. In association with NBD TV. All rights reserved.
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