The Very Best of . . . The Secret Policeman's Ball

The very best of British comedy, from Monty Python to Russell Brand in one amazing anthology

The most celebrated comedy routines in British history, from a remarkable comedy institution, are collected in one hilarious volume. From the infamous Dead Parrot Sketch to Michael Palin's "I'm a Lumberjack" song; Peter Cook's peerless E.L. Wisty monologues to Rowan Atkinson's schoolmaster's roll-call; and on through to the latest generation led by Eddie Izzard, Dylan Moran, Jack Whitehall, and Russell Brand. This definitive collection brings together the very best of Amnesty International's Secret Policeman shows. It also features material from Hannibal Buress, John Cleese, Billy Connolly, Steve Coogan, Dawn French, Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Hugh Laurie, the Mighty Boosh, David Mitchell, Dudley Moore, Jennifer Saunders, Alexei Sayle, Sarah Silverman, Statler & Waldorf, John Stewart, Meera Syal, David Walliams, and many more.