I do get what people say about this interview.....but bear in mind this was breakfast TV and she would have been warned that Sir Les is quite a chap.....she kept a smile on her face and we all had fun. Sir Les is a gem, there will never be another Australian Diplomat with quite this level of charm ever again.
Oh the poor kid... facing this genius, this master of impro, of satire, of verbal fragmentation grenades. She did her best, such as it was. As Dennis Nordern used to say, ‘Today there’s more TV available than talent.’
Yes, all this young woman had to do was shut up and let Les do his stuff 😭😭 Tammy had no idea at all !! Too busy worried about asking the next question instead of going with the flow.
He was an erudite man with challenging characters. His mother had no idea where he came from. It was Christowel St in Melbourne. RIP the man who discovered Australia. 😢
Humphreys is such a clever comic, lightning fast thought and brilliant delivery. I think he must have despaired over this entirely thick interviewer who is completely out of her depth. But he remains gentle and courteous with her, and gets through it: what a trouper! Met him once at lunch in HK in the late 70's, when he was appearing at the Mandarin Hotel in a cabaret turn. I recall he appeared through the audience at the start of his act as Sir Les, and took the place by storm. Offstage he was as funny and clever as when appearing professionally, it's now almost 50 years ago, but I remember being in constant gales of laughter. A comedy genius.
I saw Les Patterson and Dame Edna live in London late eighties he was so crude amazingly funny ...Les must be so pissed off with our silly snowflake society. Edna was awesome I was on cloud nine for days afterwards...she was on a crane that lifted her up high as our seats were there up high...she said ...Im coming for you paupers! Dont worry! and threw me some gladys! Brillient!
That interviewer is appalling - sprawled across the couch as if she is relaxed and laid back when she is in fact nervous and uptight, never laughing and trying to wave a feminist banner plus keeps interrupting Les's punch lines and flow - or rather his various flows if ye catch my drift ladies and gentlemen.
It's not the news though, and completely unimportant. The usual interview method on the show what that the interviewer and interviewee were on a big bed together - not sure why these two werent't.
I read here much about the ineffectiveness of the girl Tammy but she does offer a uniqueness in trying to deflect Sir Les's flow and retain control. Her failure and squirming is an additional entertainment to enjoy (in a sadistic way)
Bit late with a comment for you old mate, I don't know if a lot of people knew that Sir Les was born with a peculiar defect in the trouser department,a lot of women and men too I suppose,had varied reactions to noticing his massive cock,(sorry, no other words do it justice), from Parkinson's show with Jackie Weaver when she notices,a different time,but she was an Aussie as well,he talks about his defect with shame, hilarious.🇦🇺👍
Ah, shes a darling this girl....couldnt interview a witness at a murder scene... but what a darling. Been better if it was Lilly Savage doing the intv, but one great ag another might not work?
Michael Parkinson worked very well with Sir Les. As other commentators here have pointed out, this girl is not ideal for the Australian Cultural Attachè. (She is attractive though. Like her slightly raw voice.)
Humphries had two schticks - "Sir" Les and "Dame" Edna. Both were funny - once. But he kept on with the same tired old lines, without realising that Australia had moved on from his very 1960s and 1970s perspectives and references.
Beautifully put. Was he flogging a book or a tour? I forget. She was just "tart of the month" on the channel's Big Breakfast show. It was probably her or on the bed with Lily Savage. Those were different times...
So much of his humor is in the pauses, expressions and throw away lines as he changes subjects. Amazing talent.
I do get what people say about this interview.....but bear in mind this was breakfast TV and she would have been warned that Sir Les is quite a chap.....she kept a smile on her face and we all had fun. Sir Les is a gem, there will never be another Australian Diplomat with quite this level of charm ever again.
Genius. My favorite Humphries creation. His timing is so impeccable.
Dame Edna was stellar though!
Every time I feel sad I watch sir Lesley Patterson then
The day goes like smooth as silk.
Oh the poor kid... facing this genius, this master of impro, of satire, of verbal fragmentation grenades.
She did her best, such as it was.
As Dennis Nordern used to say, ‘Today there’s more TV available than talent.’
He is a comedy genius, love him.
Sir Les. What a character. We will never see the likes of him again. R I P.
The greatest comedy character ever !
What's with all the critcism of Tammy? - she is the perfect foil here for Sir Les. They make a wonderful couple. LOVE Les.
She could have been if she didn't keep interrupting
that was so nice how gentle he was with her...
A comedy genius, pioneer, influence and hero.
Les Patterson: such a likeable bloke! He has an old fashioned (in the good way) class and style about him!
RIP Legend
Yes, all this young woman had to do was shut up and let Les do his stuff 😭😭 Tammy had no idea at all !!
Too busy worried about asking the next question instead of going with the flow.
Spot on
Yes he's the king of monologue
he is a genius, she is a deadhead who has no idea
iv'e kind of wondered if Mike Myers took some inspiration from Les Patterson, for his character "Austin Powers"
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The beginning of when interviewers thought they were the stars.
Barry Humphries is a genius. The interviewer probably got the job because she went to the 'right' girls' school and is pretty.
Brilliant timing. Prefer him to Dame Edna.
She's got no idea about Les. She ain't going with him. The girl is totally out of her depth.
That's because she is so shallow.
“…it’s for my shnouzer! In that case you’d better not ride a bike for a fortnight!” 😂
That was a good interview. Very few people can interview Sir Les and still be in control and allow him to speak. As they say “The girl done well”.
She certainly got all his innuendos....
He’s a legend !
That interviewer isn't even in the same league here, it's embarrassing. He's a juggernaut of entertainment, and she's just vacuous and vain.
Come on Ted. You’d enter her in a heartbeat.
ive met her she is actually very nice and genuine friendly girl next door type, humble to
Think you've missed the point..
you can tell she cant interview him,she doesn't know how to shut up and give him space, with the gags.ruining his timing.
Spot on
Interviewer needs to let him deliver his punchlines without wrecking the timing and butting in.
Who is the airhead?
Tamara Beckwith .
Brilliant!
He was an erudite man with challenging characters. His mother had no idea where he came from. It was Christowel St in Melbourne. RIP the man who discovered Australia. 😢
Two of society's renounded socialites become intimate friends. Lovely to see.
Humphreys is such a clever comic, lightning fast thought and brilliant delivery. I think he must have despaired over this entirely thick interviewer who is completely out of her depth. But he remains gentle and courteous with her, and gets through it: what a trouper! Met him once at lunch in HK in the late 70's, when he was appearing at the Mandarin Hotel in a cabaret turn. I recall he appeared through the audience at the start of his act as Sir Les, and took the place by storm. Offstage he was as funny and clever as when appearing professionally, it's now almost 50 years ago, but I remember being in constant gales of laughter. A comedy genius.
Do you seriously believe this interview is ad lib?You don't think they did a rehearsal?
@@petermcculloch4933 Doesn't look like it 🙄
I saw Les Patterson and Dame Edna live in London late eighties he was so crude amazingly funny ...Les must be so pissed off with our silly snowflake society. Edna was awesome I was on cloud nine for days afterwards...she was on a crane that lifted her up high as our seats were there up high...she said ...Im coming for you paupers! Dont worry! and threw me some gladys! Brillient!
That interviewer is appalling - sprawled across the couch as if she is relaxed and laid back when she is in fact nervous and uptight, never laughing and trying to wave a feminist banner plus keeps interrupting Les's punch lines and flow - or rather his various flows if ye catch my drift ladies and gentlemen.
I always assumed she was fucking a producer. She - I forget her name - was always as bad as this.
Catch your drift Zooney? I think we're ahead of you!
Apparently she smells nice.
And y'know what she puts behind her ears to attract the menfolk?
Her ankles.
RIP Barry.
Wasn't Tamara absolutely stunning in her youth?
Comedic genius...
To think this was morning TV
Genius!
What an empty vacuus girl to interview such an icon...typical TV
She's not Michael Parkinson and didn't know you should just keep quiet and enjoy it.
Les was like an early Boris Johnson! Lol
Boris Johnson is not funny he is a highly insulting wnker, Les Patterson is a genius.
A very brave choice for a breakfast interview...
He was the King
Wow, I bet she's had more pricks than a pin cushion.
Sir Leslie Colin Patterson is living proof that EVERY day is International Privileged White Male Day, thank heavens.
Huh?
How crap was the big breakfast looking back on it
some of it goes over her head
Never seen an interview where the interviewer lies down on the couch.. Unusual composure for television.. Imagine the news being presented like this.
It's not the news though, and completely unimportant. The usual interview method on the show what that the interviewer and interviewee were on a big bed together - not sure why these two werent't.
@@ppotter hmm okay, I thought it was breakfast TV.
The interviewer keeps interrupting him...very irritating.
I agree.
RIP Sir Les
Even though I love watching Sir Les, I cannot stand the interviewer.
Her eyes kept flicking down to some where who knows why?
Lesette hes insane
Les is great.
She's bloody hopeless
I read here much about the ineffectiveness of the girl Tammy but she does offer a uniqueness in trying to deflect Sir Les's flow and retain control. Her failure and squirming is an additional entertainment to enjoy (in a sadistic way)
Bit late with a comment for you old mate, I don't know if a lot of people knew that Sir Les was born with a peculiar defect in the trouser department,a lot of women and men too I suppose,had varied reactions to noticing his massive cock,(sorry, no other words do it justice), from Parkinson's show with Jackie Weaver when she notices,a different time,but she was an Aussie as well,he talks about his defect with shame, hilarious.🇦🇺👍
Ah, understood, he's Australia's style guru, that explains everything
♥️
He's quite coarse in places. V.funny
Judd Hirsh spat on me constantly as I sat in the front row at the Booth Theater, behind a sign that read "Please do not put your feet on the stage."
Tammy gorgeous .....Sir Les mirrors this exsquisite ' !
Ah, shes a darling this girl....couldnt interview a witness at a murder scene... but what a darling. Been better if it was Lilly Savage doing the intv, but one great ag another might not work?
who is she
Bet barry thought all his Christmas's came at once 😂
Is this the same Beckworth on CNN now?
Tamara should have known not to crash in on Les's lines, especially when he was forming them.
Wow she is gorgeous 10/10
The interviewer is truly awful
He looks a bit like George Cole
Michael Parkinson worked very well with Sir Les. As other commentators here have pointed out, this girl is not ideal for the Australian Cultural Attachè. (She is attractive though. Like her slightly raw voice.)
His wit is way over her head!!!
Superb comedian interviewed by a total embarrassment.
Claudia Shif-fer.....
What's with all the slagging off the interviewer? The questions are scripted. Sure they’re not delivered brilliantly but passable.
Autobiology !!!!
She was a good sort.
The ladies must have been fainting all over the world
Tamara is certainly a blonde babe....
The dirty deed. 😂😂😂
THE TEETH 😂
Let’s play a game called
“Who’s That Host” !
I ask who’s that host and someone reply’s with their best answer.
Who’s that host?
Tamara Beckwith.
@@ppotter congrats u won the game!
Sandy is a great character too. But Les is a bewdy
Tamara would have loved social media, but she's too old now.. 😆
Hi Ni Brine Ki .....
:-)
😂
Tamara is excellent.
She cant handle him at all lol
Humphries had two schticks - "Sir" Les and "Dame" Edna. Both were funny - once. But he kept on with the same tired old lines, without realising that Australia had moved on from his very 1960s and 1970s perspectives and references.
She needed to shut up...
any one know the name of the lady presenter
Not even wikipedia remembers... Um, I seem to remember a Tara Palmer Tomkinson connection, but I'm stumped.
Tamara Beckwith
Fuckwit
It's Tamara beckwith ,not very good looking compared to Denise van outen
Gaby Roslin
Met her once she is more chilled. Mind you i met her in 2005
Harvey Weinstein - lol
She’s amazing in this
In a non-lecherous way (believe it or not), I’d be interested to see what happens had he groped her.
He wouldn't do that mate. Its a comedy act. WTFU
She is not up to standard.....
Why did he agree to go on this silly tart’s show.
Beautifully put. Was he flogging a book or a tour? I forget. She was just "tart of the month" on the channel's Big Breakfast show. It was probably her or on the bed with Lily Savage. Those were different times...