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This is a list of audio, video and film releases relating to [[The Secret Policeman's Balls]] series of charity shows.
This is a list of audio, video and film releases relating to [[The Secret Policeman's Balls]] series of charity shows.
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==Theatrical films made from the shows==
==Theatrical films made from the shows==
===UK film releases===
===UK film releases===
{| class="wikitable"

|-
''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''
! Title !! Director !! Producer !! Executive Producer !! Show director !! Show producer !! Stage year !! Release year !! Notes

|-
* '''''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s''''' (1976)
''100-minute documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)
| ''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s'' || [[Roger Graef]] || Roger Graef || David Simpson, [[Peter Luff (Campaigner)|Peter Luff]] & [[Martin Lewis]] || [[Jonathan Miller]] || [[John Cleese]], David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis || 1976 || 1977 || 100-minute documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show ''[[A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)]]''
|-
''<br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''|| Roger Graef || Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm || Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || John Cleese || Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || 1979 || 1980 || 94-minute concert performance film of the 1979 show of the same name
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
|-
Produced by Roger Graef <br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball'' || [[Julien Temple]] || Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || || John Cleese & Ron Eyre || Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || 1981 || 1982 || 99-minute concert performance film of the 1981 show of the same name
Executive Producers: David Simpson, [[Peter Luff (Campaigner)|Peter Luff]] & Martin Lewis<br />
|}
Show Director: Jonathan Miller<br />
Show Producers: John Cleese, David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
Premiere: National Film Theatre, London Film Festival - November 1976<br />
Release: Limited “art-house” release - 1977<br />
Distributor: Essential

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''''' (1980)
''94-minute concert performance film of the 1979 show of the same name''<br />
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
Executive Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Show Director: John Cleese<br />
Show Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Premiere: London - June 1980<br />
Release: General release - 1980 <br />
Distributor: ITC/Tigon Films <br />
Original home-video distributor: Hokushin (1981)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball''''' (1982)
''99-minute concert performance film of the 1981 show of the same name'' <br />
Directed by Julien Temple<br />
Produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Show Directors: John Cleese & Ron Eyre<br />
Show Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Premiere: Plaza Theatre, London - March 1982<br />
Release: General release - 1982<br />
Distributor: UIP<br />
Original home-video distributor: Videospace (1982)


===US film releases===
===US film releases===
{| class="wikitable"
''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''
|-

! Title !! Director !! Producer !! Executive Producer !! Year !! Notes
* '''''Monty Python Meets Beyond The Fringe''''' (1978)
|-
''Documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick). This was the ''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s'' film misleadingly re-titled by the US distributor (without Amnesty’s permission) for the American market.<br />
''(This US theatrical version differed from the UK theatrical release. Approximately 15 minutes of behind-the-scenes documentary footage was cut from the original film.)'' <br />''
| ''Monty Python Meets Beyond The Fringe'' || Roger Graef || Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm || Peter Luff & Martin Lewis || 1978 || Documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show ''A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)''. This was the ''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s'' film misleadingly re-titled by the US distributor (without [[Amnesty International|Amnesty]]’s permission) for the American market. This US theatrical version differed from the UK theatrical release. Approximately 15 minutes of behind-the-scenes documentary footage was cut from the original film.
|-
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball'' (USA Version) || || Martin Lewis || Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein || 1982 || 110-minute concert film amalgamating footage from the two original UK films of the 1979 show and the 1981 show. With new, specially-created opening sequence. Original footage directed by Julien Temple & Roger Graef. Original footage produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker.
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
|}
Executive Producers: Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
Release: Limited “art-house” release - 1978<br />
Distributor: New Line Cinema<br />
Original home-video distributor: Wizard Video (1982)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball''' (USA Version)'' (1982)
''110-minute concert film amalgamating footage from the two original UK films of the 1979 show and the 1981 show. With new, specially-created opening sequence.''<br />
US version produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Executive Producers: Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein<br />
Original footage directed by Julien Temple & Roger Graef<br />
Original footage produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Premiere: Sutton Theatre, New York - May 1982<br />
Release: General release - 1982<br />
Distributor: Miramax Films<br />
Original home-video distributor: MGM-UA (1982)


===Australia/NZ film releases===
===Australia/NZ film releases===
{| class="wikitable"

|-
''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''
! Title !! Release date !! Notes

|-
* ''''' The Secret Policeman’s Ball''''' (1980)
UK theatrical version<br />
| '' The Secret Policeman’s Ball'' || 1981 || UK theatrical version
|-
Release: General release - 1981<br />
| '' The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball'' || 1982 || UK theatrical version
Distributor: Greg Lynch Film Distributors<br />
|}
Original home-video distributor:

* ''''' The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball''''' (1982)
UK theatrical version<br />
Premiere: Sydney - September 1982<br />
Release: General release - 1982<br />
Distributor: Greater Union<br />
Original home-video distributor: Village Roadshow (1982)


==TV specials made from the shows==
==TV specials made from the shows==
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===UK TV broadcasts===
===UK TV broadcasts===


{| class="wikitable"
* '''''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s''''' (1976)
|-
''100-minute documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)''<br />
! Title !! Director !! Producer !! Executive Producer !! Show director !! Show producer !! Year !! Network !! Notes
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
|-
Produced by Roger Graef <br />
| ''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s'' || [[Roger Graef]] || Roger Graef || David Simpson, [[Peter Luff (Campaigner)|Peter Luff]] & [[Martin Lewis]] || [[Jonathan Miller]] || [[John Cleese]], David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis || 1976 || [[BBC 1]] || 100-minute documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show ''[[A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)]]''.
Executive Producers: David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
|-
Show Director: Jonathan Miller<br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''|| Roger Graef || Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm || Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || John Cleese || Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || 1979 || ITV Network via London Weekend TV || 60-minute TV special of performances from the 1979 show of the same name. This was NOT the full-length 94-minute film subsequently released theatrically in 1980 but a selection of highlights from the stage show. Most of these sequences were included in the theatrical film.
Show Producers: John Cleese, David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
|-
Premiere: BBC-1 – Wednesday 29 December 1976 (billed as an “Omnibus” special)
| ''The Mermaid Frolics'' || Roger Graef || Roger Graef || Peter Luff & Martin Lewis || [[Terry Jones]] || Martin Lewis & Peter Luff || 1977 || [[ITV Network]] via [[Granada TV]] || 60-minute TV special of performances from the 1977 show 'An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music''|| Ken O’Neill || Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth || || || || 1989 || [[Channel 4]] || 60-minute TV special of music performances from the 1987 shows. Transmitted after its home-video release
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball'' || Ken O’Neill || Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth || || || || 1991 || Channel 4 || 95-minute TV special of performances from the 1987 shows. Transmitted after its home-video release.
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball'' || Mike Holgate || Judith Holder || || || || 1989 || ITV Network || 70-minute TV special of performances from the 1989 show of the same name
|-
| ''Barf Bites Back'' || || || || || || 1991 || ITV Network via London Weekend TV || 60-minute TV special of theatre show held to celebrate Amnesty’s 30th anniversary
|-
| ''The Big 3-0'' – ''Amnesty’s 30th Anniversary Special''|| David G. Hillier || Dave Morely & Graham K. Smith || || || || 1991 || ITV Network via Central TV || 120-minute TV show specially created as celebration of Amnesty’s 30th anniversary
|-
| ''So You Think You’re Irish''|| Gerard Stembridge || || John Sutton || || || 1997 || ITV Network via Granada TV || 80-minute TV special
|-
| ''So You Think You’re Irish 2'' || Gerard Stembridge || || Producer: John Sutton & Sean Love || || || 1998|| ITV Network via Granada TV || 3 x 30-minute TV episodes
|-
| ''We Know Where You Live, Live!'' || || Lisa Chapman & Richard Parker || Malcolm Gerrie & Andy Ward || [[Eddie Izzard]] || Katherine Allen || 2001 || Channel 4 || 100-minute TV special of performances from the 2001 show of the same name.
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2006'' || || || || || || 2006 || Channel 4 || 70-minute TV special of highlights from the 2006 show of the same name.
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008'' || || || || || || 2008 || Channel 4 || TV special of highlights from the 2008 show of the same name.
|}


===UK TV broadcasts===
* '''''The Mermaid Frolics''''' (1977)
''60-minute TV special of performances from the 1977 show 'An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles'''<br />
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
Produced by Roger Graef <br />
Executive Producers: Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
Show Director: Terry Jones<br />
Show Producers: Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
Premiere: ITV Network via Granada TV – Saturday 10 September 1977


{| class="wikitable"
* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''''' (1979)
|-
''60-minute TV special of performances from the 1979 show of the same name. This was NOT the full-length 94-minute film subsequently released theatrically in 1980 but a selection of highlights from the stage show. Most of these sequences were included in the theatrical film.
! Title !! Director !! Executive Producer !! Music !! Original footage by !! Year !! Network !! Notes
''<br />
|-
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
| ''The Secret Policeman's Private Parts'' || Martin Lewis || Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein || Alan Brewer || Julien Temple, Roger Graef, Martin Lewis & Peter Walker || 1983 || HBO/Cinemax|| 80-minute compilation blending together highlights of the 1976 and 1977 shows; sequences from the 1979 and 1981 shows that had not been incorporated in the USA theatrical version of ''The Secret Policeman's Other Ball''; unused outtakes from all four shows. With new, specially-created opening and interstitial sequences.
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
|}
Executive Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Show Director: John Cleese<br />
Show Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Premiere: ITV Network via London Weekend TV – Saturday 22 December 1979


* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music''''' (1987)
''60-minute TV special of music performances from the 1987 shows<br />''
''Transmitted after its home-video release<br />''
Directed by Ken O’Neill<br />
Produced by Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth<br />
Premiere: Channel 4 - Wednesday 21 June 1989 (billed as a ''Late Shift'' special)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball''''' (1987)
''95-minute TV special of performances from the 1987 shows<br />''
''Transmitted after its home-video release.<br />''
Directed by Ken O’Neill<br />
Produced by Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth<br />
Premiere: Channel 4 - Sunday 29 December 1991

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball''''' (1989)
''70-minute TV special of performances from the 1989 show of the same name''<br />
Directed by Mike Holgate<br />
Produced by Judith Holder<br />
Premiere: ITV Network – Saturday 28 October 1989

* '''''Barf Bites Back''''' (1991)
''60-minute TV special of theatre show held to celebrate Amnesty’s 30th anniversary''<br />
Premiere: ITV Network via London Weekend TV - Saturday 24 August 1991

* '''''The Big 3-0''''' – ''Amnesty’s 30th Anniversary Special'' (1991)
''120-minute TV show specially created as celebration of Amnesty’s 30th anniversary''<br />''
Premiere: ITV Network via Central TV - Saturday 28 December 1991<br />
Directed by David G. Hillier <br />
Produced by Dave Morely & Graham K. Smith

* '''''So You Think You’re Irish''''' (1997)
''80-minute TV special'' <br />
Directed by Gerard Stembridge<br />
Executive Producer: John Sutton<br />
Premiere: ITV Network via Granada TV - Monday 17 March 1997

* '''''So You Think You’re Irish 2''''' (1998)
''3 x 30-minute TV episodes'' <br />
Directed by Gerard Stembridge<br />
Executive Producer: John Sutton & Sean Love<br />
Premiere: ITV Network via Granada TV - Tuesday 11th, 18th & 25 August 1998

* '''''We Know Where You Live, Live!''''' (2001)
''100-minute TV special of performances from the 2001 show of the same name. <br />''
Produced by Lisa Chapman & Richard Parker<br />
Executive Producers: Malcolm Gerrie & Andy Ward<br />
Show Director: Eddie Izzard<br />
Show Producer: Katherine Allen<br />
Premiere: Channel 4 – Saturday 16 June 2001

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2006''''' (2006)
70-minute TV special of highlights from the 2006 show of the same name. <br />
Premiere: Channel 4 – Tuesday 31 October 2006

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008''''' (2008)
TV special of highlights from the 2008 show of the same name. <br />
Premiere: Channel 4 – Sunday 5 October 2008

===US TV broadcasts===

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Private Parts''''' (1983)
''80-minute compilation blending together highlights of the 1976 and 1977 shows; sequences from the 1979 and 1981 shows that had not been incorporated in the USA theatrical version of ''The Secret Policeman's Other Ball''; unused outtakes from all four shows. With new, specially-created opening and interstitial sequences.''<br />
Created & produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Executive Producers: Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein<br>
New musical score written and produced by Alan Brewer<br>
Original footage directed by Julien Temple & Roger Graef<br>
Original footage produced by Roger Graef, Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br>
Premiere: HBO/Cinemax 1983 <br>
Original home-video distributor: Media Home Entertainment (1984)

==Home-video releases of films & TV specials==
===UK - Original home-video releases===

''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''''' (1980)
''First home-video release of the UK theatrical film of the 1979 show of the same name''<br />
''(This home-video version was identical to the 1980 UK theatrical release.)'' <br />
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
Executive Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Show Director: John Cleese<br />
Show Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Video release: 1980 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Hokushin [http://www.pre-cert.co.uk/index.php?page=Hokushin-The-Rise-and-Rise]

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball''''' (1982)
''First home-video release of the UK theatrical film of the 1981 show of the same name''<br />
''(This UK home-video version differed from the UK theatrical release. Two comedy sequences were omitted. They were replaced by two comedy sequences and one song not used in the theatrical film.)'' <br />
Directed by Julien Temple<br />
Produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Show Directors: John Cleese & Ron Eyre<br />
Show Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Video release: 1982 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Videospace

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball''''' (1987)
''First release of the video-tape of the 1987 show of the same name''<br />
Directed by Ken O’Neill<br />
Produced by Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth<br />
Video release: 1987 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Virgin Vision

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball''''' (1992)
''First home-video release of the TV special of the 1989 show of the same name''<br />
Directed by Mike Holgate<br />
Produced by Judith Holder<br />
Show Directors: John Cleese & Jennifer Saunders<br />
Show Producers: Tony Harpur<br />
Video release: 1992 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 16921)

===UK - Home-video reissues and compilations===

''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball (Music Edition)''''' (1991)
''Compilation of music performances from the 1979, 1981, 1987 & 1989 shows.'' <br />
Video release: 1991 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''''' (1992)
''First reissue of home-video release of the UK theatrical film of the 1979 show "The Secret Policeman’s Ball"''<br />
''(This 1992 home-video reissue was identical to the original 1980 home-video release.) <br />
Video release: 1992 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 16920)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball''''' (1992)
''First reissue of home-video release of the UK theatrical film of the 1981 show "The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball"''<br />
''(This 1992 home-video reissue was identical to the original 1982 home-video release.)'' <br />
Video release: 1992 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 16917)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball''''' (1992)
''First reissue of the video-tape of the 1987 show of the same name''<br />
Video release: 1992 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 21431)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Early Bits''''' (1993)
''First UK home-video release of some of the content from the first two shows. This 78-minute compilation presented some material from the 100-minute "Pleasure At Her Majesty's" (1976) and the 60-minute "The Mermaid Frolics" (1977). It did NOT present those two productions in their entirety.'' <br />
Video release: 1993 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 21432)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Box Of Balls''''' (1993)
''4-tape box set of the films of the 1979, 1981, 1987 & 1989 shows "The Secret Policeman's Ball", "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball", "The Secret Policeman's Third Ball" and "The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball"<br />
Video release: 1993 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 21431)

* '''''Comic Balls''''' (1994)
''118-minute compilation of content from the first six shows (1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1987 & 1989). <br />
Video release: 1994 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Columbia TriStar (CVR 21907)

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Early Years''''' (2002)
''VHS & DVD reissue of VHS compilation released in 1993 as "The Secret Policeman’s Early Bits". This 78-minute compilation presents some material from the 100-minute "Pleasure At Her Majesty's" (1976) and the 60-minute "The Mermaid Frolics" (1977). It does NOT present those two productions in their entirety.'' <br />
VHS Release: 2002 <br />
DVD release: 2004 <br />
Distributor: ILC

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Middle Years''''' (2002)
''VHS & DVD reissue of 1993 VHS version of the UK theatrical film of the 1979 show of "The Secret Policeman’s Ball". This 2002 reissue was similar to the original 1980 home-video release. However three performances that were in the original film and video (two Billy Connolly sequences and one Eleanor Bron skit) were deleted from this edition'' <br />
VHS Release: 2002 <br />
DVD release: 2004 <br />
Distributor: ILC

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Alternative Years''''' (2002)
VHS Release: 2002 <br />
DVD release: 2004 <br />
Distributor: ILC

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Music Years''''' (2004)
''DVD reissue of VHS compilation released in 1991 as "The Secret Policeman’s Ball (Music Edition)". Compilation of music performances from the 1979, 1981, 1987 & 1989 shows.'' <br />
DVD release: 2004 <br />
Distributor: ILC

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Complete Edition''''' (2004)
''4-disc DVD box set. 9.5 hours. Collection of edited versions of the films of the 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1987, 1989 & 1991 shows. <br />
(Certain original sequences were omitted from the films of the 1976, 1977, 1979 & 1981 shows'')<br />
DVD release: 2004 <br />
Distributor: ILC <br />
''Contents:'' <br />
'''Volume 1''' <br />
1976 show - "Pleasure At Her Majesty's (1993 edited version) <br />
1977 show - "The Mermaid Frolics (1993 edited version) <br />
'''Volume 2''' <br />
1979 show - "The Secret Policeman's Ball (2002 edited version) <br />
1981 show - "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982 video version of the UK version of the film) <br />
'''Volume 3''' <br />
1987 show - "The Secret Policeman's Third Ball" <br />
1989 show - "The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball" <br />
'''Volume 4''' <br />
1991 show - "Amnesty International's Big 3-0" (Special Edition) <br />
Compilation - "The Secret Policeman's Ball (Music Edition)" (1991 compilation of music performance)

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Ball - 25th Anniversary Silver Box Set''''' (2005)
''5-disc DVD box set. 11 hours. Reissue of 2004 DVD box set ''The Secret Policeman's Ball - The Complete Edition'' with one additional disc containing the 75-minute 2004 TV documentary ''Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball?'' <br />
DVD release: 2005 <br />
Distributor: ILC <br />
''Contents:'' <br />
'''Volume 1''' <br />
1976 show - "Pleasure At Her Majesty's (1993 edited version) <br />
1977 show - "The Mermaid Frolics (1993 edited version) <br />
'''Volume 2''' <br />
1979 show - "The Secret Policeman's Ball (2002 edited version) <br />
1981 show - "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982 video version of the UK version of the film) <br />
'''Volume 3''' <br />
1987 show - "The Secret Policeman's Third Ball" <br />
1989 show - "The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball" <br />
'''Volume 4''' <br />
1991 show - "Amnesty International's Big 3-0" (Special Edition) <br />
Compilation - "The Secret Policeman's Ball (Music Edition)" (1991 compilation of music performance) <br />
'''Volume 5''' <br />
Documentary - "Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball?" (2005 documentary)

* '''''Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball?''''' (2005)
''75-minute 2004 TV documentary commemorating the 25th anniversary of "The Secret Policeman's Ball"<br />
DVD release: 2005 <br />
Distributor: ILC

===US - Original home-video releases===

''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''

* '''''Beyond The Fringe''''' (1982)
''First US home-video release of the UK theatrical film ''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s'' as released theatrically in the US in 1978. The theatrical release of the film had been misleadingly re-titled "Monty Python Meets Beyond The Fringe" by its US distributor (without Amnesty’s permission). Following complaints to the distributor from Monty Python and Amnesty International - the title was truncated for its US video release to the equally misleading "Beyond The Fringe"''<br />
''(This US home-video version differed from the UK theatrical release. Approximately 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes documentary footage was cut from the original film.)'' <br />
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
Executive Producers: Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
Video release: 1982 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Wizard Video (0040)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball''' (USA Version)'' (1983)
''First - and only - home-video release of the 1982 US theatrical film. This US film and video is different from the UK film and video of the same name. ''<br />
''(This US home-video version differed slightly from the US theatrical release. A few skits were omitted. They were replaced by other skits and songs not used in the US theatrical film.)'' <br />
US version produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Executive Producers: Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein<br />
Original footage directed by Julien Temple & Roger Graef<br />
Original footage produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Video release: 1983 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: MGM-UA (MV800175)

* '''''The Secret Policeman's Private Parts''''' (1984)
''First - and only - home-video release of the US TV special of the same name''<br />
''(This home-video version was identical to the TV special.)'' <br />
Created & produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Executive Producers: Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein<br />
Original footage directed by Julien Temple & Roger Graef<br />
Original footage produced by Roger Graef, Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Video release: 1984 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Media Home Entertainment (M295)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball''''' (1987)
''Video-tape of the 1987 show of the same name''<br />
Directed by Ken O’Neill<br />
Produced by Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth<br />
Video release: 1987 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Virgin Video

* '''''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s''''' (1998)
''Second US home-video release of the 1976 UK theatrical film "Pleasure At Her Majesty’s". First US release under its original title.<br />
''(This US home-video version differed from the original UK theatrical release. Approximately 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes documentary footage was cut from the original 100-minute film - leaving a 70-minute program.)'' <br />
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
Executive Producers: Peter Luff & Martin Lewis<br />
Video release: 1998 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Rhino Home Video (R3 2557)

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Ball''''' (1998)
''First US home-video release of the UK theatrical film of the 1979 show of "The Secret Policeman’s Ball"<br />
Directed by Roger Graef<br />
Produced by Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm<br />
Executive Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Video release: 1998 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Rhino Home Video

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball (UK version)''''' (1998)
''First US home-video release of the home-video version of the 1982 UK version of the film of "The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball"<br />
''(This video of the UK version of the film is different from the 1982 US theatrical and home-video versions of the film.)'' <br />
Directed by Julien Temple<br />
Produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Show Directors: John Cleese & Ron Eyre<br />
Show Producers: Martin Lewis & Peter Walker<br />
Video release: 1998 (VHS only) <br />
Video distributor: Rhino Home Video (R3 2559)

===US - Home-video reissues and compilations===

''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''

* '''''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball''''' (1998)
''First reissue of the video-tape of the 1987 show of the same name''<br>
Directed by Ken O’Neill<br>
Produced by Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth<br>
Video release: 1998 (VHS only) <br>
Video distributor: Rhino Home Video (R3 2563) <br>

*'''''The Secret Policeman's Balls''''' (2009)
A 3-DVD set presenting five of the ''Balls'', along with rare bonus footage.<br>
Set features ''Pleasure At Her Majesty’s'' (1976), ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball'' (1979),
''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball'' (1981) [UK version], ''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball'' (1987) and
''The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball'' (1989).<ref>http://www.musicforhumanrights.org/news/secret-policemans-balls-dvd-release</ref><br>
Video distributor: Shout! Factory

*'''''The Secret Policeman Rocks!''''' (2009)
A 60-minute compilation drawn from musical performances from four of the ''Balls''<br>
Compiled and produced by Martin Lewis<br>
Executive Producer: Andy Hackman<br>
Video distributor: Shout! Factory <br>

*'''''The Secret Policeman's Private Party!''''' (2009)
A 120-minute compilation drawn from comedic performances from six of the ''Balls''<br>
Compiled and produced by Martin Lewis<br>
Executive Producer: Andy Hackman<br>
New musical score written and produced by Alan Brewer <br>
Video distributor: Shout! Factory <br>


==Audio recordings made from the shows==
==Audio recordings made from the shows==
===UK - Audio releases===
===UK - Audio releases===


{| class="wikitable"
''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''
|-

! Title !! Producer !! Release date !! Label !! Notes
'''* A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)''' (1976) <br />
|-
''Album of highlights of the 1976 show <br />''
| ''A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)'' || [[Martin Lewis]] || 1976 || [[Transatlantic Records]] || Album of highlights of the 1976 show
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
|-
Released: 1976 - Transatlantic Records (TRA 331)
| ''The Mermaid Frolics'' || Martin Lewis || 1977 || [[Polydor Records]] || Album of comedy & music highlights of the 1977 ''An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles''

|-
'''* The Mermaid Frolics''' (1977) <br />
| ''Here Comes The Judge '' || Martin Lewis || 1979 || [[Virgin Records]] || Mini-album featuring [[Peter Cook]]'s "Entirely A Matter For You" monologue from "The Secret Policeman’s Ball"
''Album of comedy & music highlights of the 1977 “An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles” <br />''
|-
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball'' || Martin Lewis || 1979 || [[Island Records]] || Album of comedy highlights of the 1979 show
Released: 1977 - Polydor Records (2384101)
|-

| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball – The Music''|| Martin Lewis || 1980 || Island Records || 12” [[EP record|EP]] of music highlights of the 1979 show
'''* Here Comes The Judge ''' (1979) <br />
|-
''Mini-album featuring Peter Cook's "Entirely A Matter For You" monologue from "The Secret Policeman’s Ball" <br />''
| ''Neil Innes: Protest Song'' || Martin Lewis || 1980 || [[Warner Bros. Records]] || Single of Neil Innes' performance of "Protest Song" from "A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)"
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
|-
Released: 1979 - Virgin Records
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball'' || Martin Lewis || 1981 || [[Springtime!]]/Island Records || Album of comedy highlights of the 1981 show

|-
'''* The Secret Policeman’s Ball ''' (1979) <br />
''Album of comedy highlights of the 1979 show <br />''
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music'' || Martin Lewis || 1982 || Springtime!/Island Records || Album of music highlights of the 1981 show
|-
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball'' || || 1987 || Virgin Records || Album of comedy highlights of the 1987 show
Released: 1979 - Island Records (ILPS 9601)
|-

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Ball – The Music''' (1980) <br />
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music'' || || 1987 || Virgin Records || Album of music highlights of the 1987 show
|-
''12” EP of music highlights of the 1979 show <br />''
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball'' || Martin Lewis || 1991 || Laughing Stock || Cassette-only reissue of original 1979 comedy album
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
|-
Released: 1980 - Island Records (WIP-6598)
| ''The Complete 'A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)'' || Martin Lewis || 1992 || Springtime!/[[Castle Records|Castle]] || First CD release of original 1976 album. Issued with bonus disc of unreleased material

|-
'''* Neil Innes: ''Protest Song'' (1980) <br />
| ''The Complete 'Secret Policeman’s Other Ball'' || Martin Lewis || 1992 || Springtime!/Castle || First CD release of original 1981 album. Issued with bonus disc of unreleased material
''Single of Neil Innes' performance of "Protest Song" from "A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)" <br />''
|-
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
|'' The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music'' || Martin Lewis || 1992 || Springtime!/Castle Communications || First UK CD release of album of music highlights of the 1981 show
Released: 1980 - Warner Bros. Records
|}

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball (1981) <br />
''Album of comedy highlights of the 1981 show <br />''
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1981 - Springtime!/Island Records (HAHA 6003)

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music''' (1982) <br />
''Album of music highlights of the 1981 show'' <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1982 - Springtime!/Island Records

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball''' (1987) <br />
''Album of comedy highlights of the 1987 show <br />''
Released: 1987 - Virgin Records

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music''' (1987) <br />
''Album of music highlights of the 1987 show <br />''
Released: 1987 - Virgin Records (90643)

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Ball' ''' (1991) <br />
''Cassette-only reissue of original 1979 comedy album <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1991 - Laughing Stock (LAFC A3)

'''* The Complete 'A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)' ''' (1992) <br />
''First CD release of original 1976 album. Issued with bonus disc of unreleased material <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1992 - Springtime!/Castle (ESDCD 153)

'''* The Complete 'Secret Policeman’s Other Ball' ''' (1992) <br />
''First CD release of original 1981 album. Issued with bonus disc of unreleased material <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1992 - Springtime!/Castle (ESDCD 152)

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music''' (1992) <br />
''First UK CD release of album of music highlights of the 1981 show'' <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: Springtime!/Castle Communications (1992)


===US/Canada - Audio releases===
===US/Canada - Audio releases===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Title !! Producer !! Release date !! Label !! Notes
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Ball – The Music'' || Martin Lewis || 1980 || Atco/[[Atlantic Records]] || Album of highlights of the 1979 show
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music'' || Martin Lewis || 1982 || [[Island Records |Island]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]] || Album of music highlights of the 1981 show
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music'' || || 1987 || [[Virgin Records]] || Album of music highlights of the 1987 show
|-
| ''The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music'' || Martin Lewis || 1992 || Springtime!/[[Rhino Records]] || First US CD release of album of music highlights of the 1981 show. Released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the album's original release in 1982
|-
| ''Dead Parrot Society: The Best Of British Comedy'' || Martin Lewis || 1993 || Springtime!/Rhino Records || Compilation CD includes first US release of comedy content from the 1976 & 1981 shows
|}


==Related TV shows (UK & US)==
''(listed in chronological sequence of release)''
*''' Sky At Westminster Abbey''' (1981) - 75-minute concert celebrating Amnesty’s 20th Anniversary

*''' [[Conspiracy of Hope]]''' (1986) - All-day concert celebrating Amnesty International''
'''* The Secret Policeman’s Ball – The Music''' (1980) <br />
*''' [[Human Rights Now!]]''' (1988) - Concert celebrating Amnesty International
''Album of music highlights of the 1979 show <br />''
*''' The Secret Policeman’s Retro Ball!''' (1992) - 60-minute documentary on history of rock musician support for Amnesty''
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
*''' The Secret Policeman’s Concert''' (1992) -60-minute compilation of rock performances for Amnesty
Released: 1980 - Atco/Atlantic Records
*''' Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International''' -TV special video-taped at the Wiltern Theate, Hollywood on Sunday March 8, 1992

*''' Amnesty International Concert for Human Rights''' (1998) -Paris concert celebrating 50th Anniversary of Universal Declaration Of Human Rights''
'''* The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music''' (1982) <br />
*''' Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball?''' (2004)- 75-minute documentary about the Amnesty shows
''Album of music highlights of the 1981 show'' <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1982 - Island/Warner Bros. Records (9698)

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music''' (1987) <br />
''Album of music highlights of the 1987 show <br />''
Released: 1987 - Virgin Records (90643)

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music''' (1992) <br />
''First US CD release of album of music highlights of the 1981 show'' <br />
''(Released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the album's original release in 1982)'' <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1992 - Springtime!/Rhino Records (R2 71048)

'''* Dead Parrot Society: The Best Of British Comedy''' (1993) <br />
''Compilation CD includes first US release of comedy content from the 1976 & 1981 shows'' <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Released: 1993 - Springtime!/Rhino Records (R2 71049)

==Other related TV shows (UK & US)==

''Other televised concerts, documentaries and compilations inspired by the 'Secret Policeman's Ball' shows - featuring entertainers in support of Amnesty International''

''(listed in chronological sequence of first TV transmission)''

'''* Sky At Westminster Abbey''' (1981) <br />
''75-minute concert celebrating Amnesty’s 20th Anniversary <br />''
''The first-ever rock concert at Westminster Abbey''' <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis & Nicholas Wright <br />
Executive Producer: Ken Griffin <br />
Premiere: UK BBC-2 – Thursday 12 March 1981

'''* Conspiracy of Hope''' (1986) <br />
''All-day concert celebrating Amnesty International'' <br />
Concert Producers: Jack Healey & Bill Graham <br />
All-day live broadcast: MTV (USA) – June 1986 <br />
Highlights: Fox TV (USA) – June 1986

'''* Human Rights Now!''' (1988) <br />
''Concert celebrating Amnesty International'' <br />
Concert Producers: Jack Healey & Bill Graham <br />
Live US broadcast: HBO (USA) – December 1988

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Retro Ball!''' (1992) <br />
''60-minute documentary on history of rock musician support for Amnesty'' <br />
''Including footage from:'' <br />
"The Secret Policeman’s Ball"'' (1979) <br />
"The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball" (1981) <br />
"Conspiracy of Hope” US Tour" (1986) <br />
"Human Rights Now!" World Tour (1988) <br />
Produced by Martin Lewis <br />
Premiere: VH1 (USA) – December 1992

'''* The Secret Policeman’s Concert''' (1992) <br />
''60-minute compilation of rock performances for Amnesty'' <br />
''Including footage from:''<br />
“The Secret Policeman’s Ball" (1979) <br />
“The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball” (1981) <br />
Executive Producer Martin Lewis <br />
Premiere: MTV (Europe) - 1992

'''* Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International''' <br />
''TV special video-taped at the Wiltern Theate, Hollywood on Sunday March 8, 1992 <br />''
Directed by Bruce Gowers <br />
Produced by Campbell McLaren, Robert B. Meyrowitz & Michael Pillot <br />
Premiere: USA Lifetime - 1992

'''* Amnesty International Concert for Human Rights''' (1998) <br />
''Paris concert celebrating 50th Anniversary of Universal Declaration Of Human Rights'' <br />
Directed by Stanley Dorfman <br />
Premiere: Thursday 10 December 1998

'''* Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball?''' (2004) <br />
''75-minute documentary about the Amnesty shows'' <br />
Directed by Margaret Kinmonth <br />
Produced by Roger Graef <br />
Premiere: UK BBC-4 – Thursday 9 December 2004


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:43, 18 August 2011

This is a list of audio, video and film releases relating to The Secret Policeman's Balls series of charity shows.

Theatrical films made from the shows

UK film releases

Title Director Producer Executive Producer Show director Show producer Stage year Release year Notes
Pleasure At Her Majesty’s Roger Graef Roger Graef David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis Jonathan Miller John Cleese, David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis 1976 1977 100-minute documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Roger Graef Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm Martin Lewis & Peter Walker John Cleese Martin Lewis & Peter Walker 1979 1980 94-minute concert performance film of the 1979 show of the same name
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball Julien Temple Martin Lewis & Peter Walker John Cleese & Ron Eyre Martin Lewis & Peter Walker 1981 1982 99-minute concert performance film of the 1981 show of the same name

US film releases

Title Director Producer Executive Producer Year Notes
Monty Python Meets Beyond The Fringe Roger Graef Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm Peter Luff & Martin Lewis 1978 Documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick). This was the Pleasure At Her Majesty’s film misleadingly re-titled by the US distributor (without Amnesty’s permission) for the American market. This US theatrical version differed from the UK theatrical release. Approximately 15 minutes of behind-the-scenes documentary footage was cut from the original film.
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball (USA Version) Martin Lewis Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein 1982 110-minute concert film amalgamating footage from the two original UK films of the 1979 show and the 1981 show. With new, specially-created opening sequence. Original footage directed by Julien Temple & Roger Graef. Original footage produced by Martin Lewis & Peter Walker.

Australia/NZ film releases

Title Release date Notes
The Secret Policeman’s Ball 1981 UK theatrical version
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball 1982 UK theatrical version

TV specials made from the shows

The premiere broadcast of each TV special. Listed in chronological sequence of first TV transmission

(This list excludes straightforward TV transmissions of the films that received prior theatrical release)

UK TV broadcasts

Title Director Producer Executive Producer Show director Show producer Year Network Notes
Pleasure At Her Majesty’s Roger Graef Roger Graef David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis Jonathan Miller John Cleese, David Simpson, Peter Luff & Martin Lewis 1976 BBC 1 100-minute documentary featuring rehearsals, backstage footage and performance of the 1976 show A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick).
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Roger Graef Roger Graef & Thomas Schwalm Martin Lewis & Peter Walker John Cleese Martin Lewis & Peter Walker 1979 ITV Network via London Weekend TV 60-minute TV special of performances from the 1979 show of the same name. This was NOT the full-length 94-minute film subsequently released theatrically in 1980 but a selection of highlights from the stage show. Most of these sequences were included in the theatrical film.
The Mermaid Frolics Roger Graef Roger Graef Peter Luff & Martin Lewis Terry Jones Martin Lewis & Peter Luff 1977 ITV Network via Granada TV 60-minute TV special of performances from the 1977 show 'An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music Ken O’Neill Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth 1989 Channel 4 60-minute TV special of music performances from the 1987 shows. Transmitted after its home-video release
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball Ken O’Neill Neville Bolt & Tony Hollingsworth 1991 Channel 4 95-minute TV special of performances from the 1987 shows. Transmitted after its home-video release.
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Mike Holgate Judith Holder 1989 ITV Network 70-minute TV special of performances from the 1989 show of the same name
Barf Bites Back 1991 ITV Network via London Weekend TV 60-minute TV special of theatre show held to celebrate Amnesty’s 30th anniversary
The Big 3-0 – Amnesty’s 30th Anniversary Special David G. Hillier Dave Morely & Graham K. Smith 1991 ITV Network via Central TV 120-minute TV show specially created as celebration of Amnesty’s 30th anniversary
So You Think You’re Irish Gerard Stembridge John Sutton 1997 ITV Network via Granada TV 80-minute TV special
So You Think You’re Irish 2 Gerard Stembridge Producer: John Sutton & Sean Love 1998 ITV Network via Granada TV 3 x 30-minute TV episodes
We Know Where You Live, Live! Lisa Chapman & Richard Parker Malcolm Gerrie & Andy Ward Eddie Izzard Katherine Allen 2001 Channel 4 100-minute TV special of performances from the 2001 show of the same name.
The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2006 2006 Channel 4 70-minute TV special of highlights from the 2006 show of the same name.
The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008 2008 Channel 4 TV special of highlights from the 2008 show of the same name.

UK TV broadcasts

Title Director Executive Producer Music Original footage by Year Network Notes
The Secret Policeman's Private Parts Martin Lewis Harvey Weinstein & Bob Weinstein Alan Brewer Julien Temple, Roger Graef, Martin Lewis & Peter Walker 1983 HBO/Cinemax 80-minute compilation blending together highlights of the 1976 and 1977 shows; sequences from the 1979 and 1981 shows that had not been incorporated in the USA theatrical version of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball; unused outtakes from all four shows. With new, specially-created opening and interstitial sequences.


Audio recordings made from the shows

UK - Audio releases

Title Producer Release date Label Notes
A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick) Martin Lewis 1976 Transatlantic Records Album of highlights of the 1976 show
The Mermaid Frolics Martin Lewis 1977 Polydor Records Album of comedy & music highlights of the 1977 An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles
Here Comes The Judge Martin Lewis 1979 Virgin Records Mini-album featuring Peter Cook's "Entirely A Matter For You" monologue from "The Secret Policeman’s Ball"
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Martin Lewis 1979 Island Records Album of comedy highlights of the 1979 show
The Secret Policeman’s Ball – The Music Martin Lewis 1980 Island Records 12” EP of music highlights of the 1979 show
Neil Innes: Protest Song Martin Lewis 1980 Warner Bros. Records Single of Neil Innes' performance of "Protest Song" from "A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick)"
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball Martin Lewis 1981 Springtime!/Island Records Album of comedy highlights of the 1981 show
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music Martin Lewis 1982 Springtime!/Island Records Album of music highlights of the 1981 show
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball 1987 Virgin Records Album of comedy highlights of the 1987 show
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music 1987 Virgin Records Album of music highlights of the 1987 show
The Secret Policeman’s Ball Martin Lewis 1991 Laughing Stock Cassette-only reissue of original 1979 comedy album
The Complete 'A Poke In The Eye (With A Sharp Stick) Martin Lewis 1992 Springtime!/Castle First CD release of original 1976 album. Issued with bonus disc of unreleased material
The Complete 'Secret Policeman’s Other Ball Martin Lewis 1992 Springtime!/Castle First CD release of original 1981 album. Issued with bonus disc of unreleased material
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music Martin Lewis 1992 Springtime!/Castle Communications First UK CD release of album of music highlights of the 1981 show

US/Canada - Audio releases

Title Producer Release date Label Notes
The Secret Policeman’s Ball – The Music Martin Lewis 1980 Atco/Atlantic Records Album of highlights of the 1979 show
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music Martin Lewis 1982 Island/Warner Bros. Records Album of music highlights of the 1981 show
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball – The Music 1987 Virgin Records Album of music highlights of the 1987 show
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball – The Music Martin Lewis 1992 Springtime!/Rhino Records First US CD release of album of music highlights of the 1981 show. Released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the album's original release in 1982
Dead Parrot Society: The Best Of British Comedy Martin Lewis 1993 Springtime!/Rhino Records Compilation CD includes first US release of comedy content from the 1976 & 1981 shows

Related TV shows (UK & US)

  • Sky At Westminster Abbey (1981) - 75-minute concert celebrating Amnesty’s 20th Anniversary
  • Conspiracy of Hope (1986) - All-day concert celebrating Amnesty International
  • Human Rights Now! (1988) - Concert celebrating Amnesty International
  • The Secret Policeman’s Retro Ball! (1992) - 60-minute documentary on history of rock musician support for Amnesty
  • The Secret Policeman’s Concert (1992) -60-minute compilation of rock performances for Amnesty
  • Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International -TV special video-taped at the Wiltern Theate, Hollywood on Sunday March 8, 1992
  • Amnesty International Concert for Human Rights (1998) -Paris concert celebrating 50th Anniversary of Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
  • Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)- 75-minute documentary about the Amnesty shows

References

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