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Arena: Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

on BBC Two England

Chronicling the landmark series of Amnesty International fundraising concerts which brought together a wealth of comedy talent and paved the way for future events such as Comic Relief.
Featuring extensive archive footage, contributions from John Cleese , Jennifer Saunders, Stephen Fry, Alan Bennett, Terry Gilliam, Ruby Wax, Lenny Henry, Rowan Atkinson and the late Peter Cook.
Music comes from Bob Geldof , Joan Armatrading , Phil Collins and Sting.
Director Margy Kinmonth ; Producer Roger Graef
First shown on BBC4

Contributors

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John Cleese
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Jennifer Saunders
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Stephen Fry
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Alan Bennett
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Terry Gilliam
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Ruby Wax
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Lenny Henry
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Rowan Atkinson
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Peter Cook.
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Bob Geldof
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Joan Armatrading
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Phil Collins
Director:
Margy Kinmonth
Producer:
Roger Graef

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