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The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall

The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall

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Comedy

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The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

5.3/10

Release Date

31 October 2006

Country

Cast

David Armand

David Armand

Self

Al Murray

Al Murray

Self

Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran

Self

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Self

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Self

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Self

Jon Culshaw

Jon Culshaw

Self

Ronni Ancona

Ronni Ancona

Self

Jo Brand

Jo Brand

Self

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

General Nuisance

Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili

Self

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Self

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon

Self

Nitin Ganatra

Nitin Ganatra

Self

Seth Green

Seth Green

Self

Shobna Gulati

Shobna Gulati

Self

Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia

Self

Graham Norton

Graham Norton

Self

Jessica Hynes

Jessica Hynes

Self

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Self

Kate Isitt

Kate Isitt

Self

Julian Barratt

Julian Barratt

Self

Noel Fielding

Noel Fielding

Self

Tamsin Greig

Tamsin Greig

Dr. Caroline Todd

Stephen Mangan

Stephen Mangan

Dr. Guillaume Secretan / Constable Sidekick

Michelle Gomez

Michelle Gomez

Sue White

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Dr. 'Mac' Macartney / Rev Green

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Self

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Self

Andrew Maxwell

Andrew Maxwell

Self

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