1/. On Friday, @amnesty marked its 60th anniversary
Whilst researching our “best bits”, I stumbled on an incredible archive of sketches & performances from the Secret Policeman’s Ball
Naked Dance (1982) with @JohnCleese, Graham Chapman & Tim Brook-Taylor
2/. “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like!”
@montypython’s Last Supper sketch with Ade Edmondson & @JohnCleese (1989) #SecretPolicemansBall
3/. The cast list for the #SecreTPolicemansBall reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of comedy greats
Here John Bird, @JohnCleese & Rowan Atkinson abuse the @LondonPalladium audience in 1982
On stage are Alan Bennett, @PamelaStephensn, @EricIdle, Graham Chapman etc
4/. “Hitler was great!”
@jimmyfallon talking to @StephenMerchant backstage at the 2006 #SecretPolicemansBall
In 1976, @JohnCleese started putting together the shows
In 2001, after a 10-year gap, he handed over to @eddieizzard
The SPBs raised £ millions
In 1987, @pinkfloyd’s @davidgilmour accompanied @KateBushMusic on “Running Up That Hill”
Also on the bill that night:
Lou Reed
Joan Armatrading
@itspetergabriel
Bob Geldof
Chet Atkins & @MarkKnopfler
Duran Duran
@Rubywax
@EmoPhilips
#SecretPolicemansBall
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