Rest In Peace Barry Humphries, a true Australian legend! Sir Les was his finest character, despite Dame Edna taking the limelight (as good as she was!).
The characters he created were beyond brilliant, i can't think of anyone else but Barry who could dream up Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. R.I.P.
The first time my Mum and I saw Sir Les Patterson on television, we were in shock! We didn’t realise that it was a wind-up, and thought it bizarre that this very oddly-behaved guy was a cultural attaché. I think we switched channels as the interview went on. An Australian friend later enlightened us pommy bastards that this was an alter ego of the great Barry Humphries, who we’d only ever seen as Dame Edna. Since that time, we loved watching both of these eccentric characters, and Barry Humphries as himself, of course. May the good man rest in peace, having given so many so much to laugh about.
The only man who can crack me up with just a look or facial expression , and the words, Ya know what I mean sport ".. The innuendo, unspoken words and a lift of an eyebrow or corner of his mouth .
I had to point out to an aussie lady friend of mine that sir Les was well endowed. She knows now. RIP mr Humphries. Health and wisdom to all, Erik the Netherlands
I cried with laughter watching that. The presenter was trying to contain his laughter to no avail. Comedy that good goes beyond joke telling - it's like you are a part of his clique. RIP Barry Humphries.
@@croonyerzoonyer Who else could go on stage solo and do four characters ranging from a yobbo, a dead man and a woman all in one show without a break? Answer...no one...
@@croonyerzoonyer Barry was a genius, no one has ever been like him as Dame Edna especially. Dame Edna could get away with anything because of that comedic genius. A true one of a kind.
I didn't notice his signature breakfast egg stain on his tie and shirt that time.... On a completely separate subject Barry Humphries was one of the true comic geniuses of all time and truly mastered chat show satire.
It would have been the ultimate satire show if somehow Sir Les and Dame Edna could have been merged into a programme using all the wizardry of TV technology. Nonetheless what a brilliant comedy Barry Humphreys was in both guises. Hats off to him!
Sir Les was always my favourite. An absolute genius performer and writer. Australia is very poorer for his passing.
Rest In Peace Barry Humphries, a true Australian legend! Sir Les was his finest character, despite Dame Edna taking the limelight (as good as she was!).
One of the greatest Australians of his time
Angus, I couldn't have said it better.
Sandy Stone was my favourite. Barry Humphries will be greatly missed.
Sir Dr Leslie Colin Patterson was my favourite as well...although Edna was great as well....😄
RIP Barry.
The world is a lesser place without you in it.
The characters he created were beyond brilliant, i can't think of anyone else but Barry who could dream up Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. R.I.P.
To Barry ,Sir Les and Dame Edna,thank you ,legends all.
Can't get enough of this brilliant Aussie first class diplomat! This bloke would have skyrocked our norwegian government! God knows we need it!!!
They would of stuck him in jail for making people laugh Noggi tele is awful 😅😂
The first time my Mum and I saw Sir Les Patterson on television, we were in shock! We didn’t realise that it was a wind-up, and thought it bizarre that this very oddly-behaved guy was a cultural attaché. I think we switched channels as the interview went on. An Australian friend later enlightened us pommy bastards that this was an alter ego of the great Barry Humphries, who we’d only ever seen as Dame Edna. Since that time, we loved watching both of these eccentric characters, and Barry Humphries as himself, of course. May the good man rest in peace, having given so many so much to laugh about.
Brilliant!, always loved this outrageous character, pure genius.
"I'm a role model for you bastards!" Long Live Sir Les!!
I just adore Barry Humphries! So super sharp and intelligent! You made the world a better place Rest in Peace
Love him. Always gives me a laugh.
He recently pranked a load of Brit broadcasters - still kicking ass in his 80s!
Such great stuff , Stone the crows the only comedian left in the world, long live Sir Les.
We have lost a treasure. R.I.P. Barry.
Genius. .. R.I.P.
The only man who can crack me up with just a look or facial expression , and the words, Ya know what I mean sport ".. The innuendo, unspoken words and a lift of an eyebrow or corner of his mouth .
RIP Legend
RIP legend
I absolutely loved him as sir Les Pattinson Barry
My hero.
Love sir les always cheers me up. Great aussie.
I had to point out to an aussie lady friend of mine that sir Les was well endowed. She knows now. RIP mr Humphries. Health and wisdom to all, Erik the Netherlands
Sir les. Ultimate. Aussie.
I cried with laughter watching that. The presenter was trying to contain his laughter to no avail. Comedy that good goes beyond joke telling - it's like you are a part of his clique. RIP Barry Humphries.
We are not free anymore Sir Les but thank God we will never forget you x
Thanks for posting these!
OMG! That's not a word I could normally say with ill-fitting teeth!!! LOL
Irreplaceable! A genius!
Unique and incomparable. The greatest comedy creation and performance ever.
What an effing genius that man was.
Great new clip. Great also to see him on Australian TV. I am more familiar with his appearances on British television so this is lovely.
Beazley - Creane dustup was about 2003 so this is 18 years ago.
Genius. Unadulterated genius.
"There's a leader there but there's still a vacancy". He could be describing Keir Starmer.
Les Patterson live is hysterical, very naughty!
I'm a role model for you bastards 😂😂
Genius
The most talented entertainer of all time....
Yes indeed Alan . No one comes close to his genius.
Thats a big statement. Funny and intelligent yes but define MOST.
@@croonyerzoonyer Who else could go on stage solo and do four characters ranging from a yobbo, a dead man and a woman all in one show without a break? Answer...no one...
@@croonyerzoonyer Barry was a genius, no one has ever been like him as Dame Edna especially.
Dame Edna could get away with anything because of that comedic genius.
A true one of a kind.
Gotta love Australian exceptionalism
rest in peace legend
Les patterson character was brilliant, are you with me ? No worries. Rip barry a genius 🙏
Legend
Just reminds me of my late pop.
Brilliant 😂
The 'genius' tag is never so well deserved.
Fabulous Sir Les!
The complete one-off; a comic genius.
STRAYAN ICON.
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Sprayan Strayan with those teeth 😂
RIP Sir Les 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
God, do we need him now.
I love the nicotine stained fingers... Haha!
I had a school teacher just like that. Smoking and marking assignments.
I didn't notice his signature breakfast egg stain on his tie and shirt that time....
On a completely separate subject Barry Humphries was one of the true comic geniuses of all time and truly mastered chat show satire.
🙏 RIP 🤗👐
Barry Humphries was 87 during this interview. R.I.P.
@Naomi Millett Sorry. The video was uploaded in 2021.
No stains on his suit? That's different
It would have been the ultimate satire show if somehow Sir Les and Dame Edna could have been merged into a programme using all the wizardry of TV technology. Nonetheless what a brilliant comedy Barry Humphreys was in both guises. Hats off to him!
Just a thought, but maybe he should have been in Crocodile Dundee as a matey of Micks back home? My mate Les!
RIP Sir Les. We could use his diplomacy in the Middle East right now.
Perhaps Les was playing Barry and Edna….
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He puts the drink down twice towards the start….
Meaning heavily edited??
I reckon it was mouthwash.
Just like the Vax to the Cene sooooo Happy Days
I reckon he's genuinely pissed here
Barry H had a serious drink problem in the late 1960s/early 70s but has been "dry" ever since. He has talked about it in a Parkinson interview.
@@salt_cotsHere in the States we had Foster Brooks, who'd speak and belch at the same time - phuggin' hilarious! He was a teetotaler too.
@@mikelord9860 Look up Goodness Gracious Me Season 3 Episode 4 at 18:59. You'll see more than talking and belching. 🤣
He was like Peter Cook. Except Barry had to pretend to be drunk, and Peter had to pretend to be sober.
Genius
A comic genius and I'm a Brit.
Rip
And to think some people were offended … 😂😂 Bazza - International Treasure. I still think Bob Katter was the best character he never created.
Loved this clip of Les, but who was that po-faced wowser interviewer..?
You recognise Richard Wilkins? You can't write sarcasm.
Pretty much sums up Australian man perfectly.... to this day.
I'm a role model to you bastards 😂😂
A shoe in for president of the US!
😂
2 Cretans, one interviewing, one being interviewed.
That's someone from Crete. Humphries was a GENIUS!
J & J
Your illiteracy is quite splendid. And most amusing, albeit unwittingly.
I think there's only one cretin here..
Wilkins Australian Televisions biggest hanger on