The series was created and developed by Monty Python member John Cleese, Peter Luff (Assistant Director … See more

In early 1976, the British section of Amnesty International was seeking a way to simultaneously raise funds for itself and elevate the very low profile of human rights issues in British public discourse. It decided to comme… See more

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 t… See more

On 18 August 2006, Amnesty International announced that it was reviving the Secret Policeman's Ball title for its forthcoming benefit show – a one-night show to be held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on 14 October 20… See more

• 1976: A Poke in the Eye (With a Sharp Stick) – the film version was titled Pleasure at Her Majesty's – (Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 1–3 April 1976)
• 1977: An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles – TV and album versions w… See more

Adaptations of the shows have been released in various film, video and audio formats over the years. Because there have been many different versions released in different configurations in different countries over the ye… See more