The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball 37 years old

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
Robbie Coltrane He was 36, now 73 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 64 years old as Himself
John Cleese He was 47, now 84 years old as Jim Cleese
Ben Elton He was 27, now 64 years old as Himself
Stephen Fry He was 29, now 66 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 75 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 70 years old as Herself
Emo Philips He was 30, now 68 years old as Himself
Bob Geldof He was 35, now 72 years old as Himself
Youssou N'Dour He was 27, now 64 years old as Himself
Chet Atkins He was 62, 77 years old when he died as Himself
Lenny Henry He was 28, now 65 years old as Himself
Dire Straits was 10, now 47 years old as Himself

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball Crew

Name Department
Ken O'Neill as Director. Directing
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball poster
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (37 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, January 01, 1987
  • Runtime: 82 minutes