Parkinson, 27/02/1998 - Dame Edna and bridesmaid Madge Allsop, with Jacques Villeneuve. And Kiri Te Kanawa! Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera.
Apparently, when 'Madge' (Emily Perry) retired from performing in her 90s she moved into an elderly care home in South London which was rather substandard. Upon hearing of this, Barry Humphries took it upon himself to locate much better lodgings - ultimately finding her a place at Brinsworth House, Twickenham (a residential and nursing retirement home for former theatre and entertainment professionals). She passed away in 2008, at age 100.
@hannahretel1073
Жыл бұрын
Love this
@duncanhawking8123
Жыл бұрын
Nice story, I hope it's true.
@lindaholladay7197
Жыл бұрын
but
@Baskerville22
Жыл бұрын
Richard O'Sullivan stays at Brinsworth House
@roseofsharon2156
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful thing to know. Makes me even more of a life long fan.
@funnydawg25
Жыл бұрын
"Goodbye, Possums". Only the good die young, but only a mega star dies at 89. Rest in peace.
@mrmartin2079
Жыл бұрын
Mega Star - is so apt
@smurfmummy3106
Жыл бұрын
RIP Barry/Dame Edna/Sir Les. Thank you for your wit and utter hilarity. Rest well x
@warrenroach3026
Жыл бұрын
What a performer, intelligent, fast as a whip and very funny , his ability to read a room was absolutely perfect.
@synsrfem4428
4 ай бұрын
Her ability
@ozrob8726
2 жыл бұрын
This is a reminder that the world once had a sense of humour.
@billythedog-309
2 жыл бұрын
Many people would probably say the same in the fifties.
@seanmolloy9297
2 жыл бұрын
@@billythedog-309 You've missed the point.
@billythedog-309
2 жыл бұрын
@@seanmolloy9297 Which is?
@thetraceyburnett
2 жыл бұрын
The good old days when humour was funny and no one worried about offending anyone.
@billythedog-309
2 жыл бұрын
@@thetraceyburnett The good old days of 23 years ago, just after the fall of the Roman empire.
@bluefoxblitz8416
Жыл бұрын
RIP Barry Humphries. You were a great Australian and will be missed.😢😢😢😢😢
@cathiiannii
5 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna obliterates every interview. The ultimate scene stealer and legend!
@billyellis8334
3 жыл бұрын
A genius
@Lkerrigan1
3 жыл бұрын
God help an interviewer if billy connolly was with her
@ixopo6715
3 жыл бұрын
Mr Parkinson very sensibly let’s her have the floor and then it just all pours out.
@Steampunksaly
2 жыл бұрын
@@ixopo6715 erm that’s his job. The person being interviewed gives Parkinson the questions they want to be asked.
@spizzenergi2292
2 жыл бұрын
I met Jacques in Cannes …..possibly the nicest polite man I’ve ever met.
@bhp123654
Жыл бұрын
I like how Parkinson listens to his guests and speaks when needed.
@user-jz4rv2fr4f
29 күн бұрын
Or indeed when he gets a chance
@leecorcoran6174
2 жыл бұрын
The only guest that can leave parky totally speechless 😂😂😂😂
@user-jz4rv2fr4f
29 күн бұрын
It's not so much speechless as the fact he can't get a word in 😅
@allangilchrist5938
Жыл бұрын
I love the sly wicked humour of our Edna. On a Parkinson show she leaned over to Helen Mirren and asked her if she had got her Dame hood for finally making a film where she kept her clothes on. The Dame looked most offended which made it all the funnier.
@Vr_nerd
Жыл бұрын
Sad he passed away :(
@overcomerbtbojesus
Жыл бұрын
Hilarious 😂 🤣🤣
@mikelheron20
Жыл бұрын
Rubbish! I saw it as well and Helen Mirren took the joke in good part.
@vallee3140
4 ай бұрын
I saw that and you are right she did, some people ? @@mikelheron20
@ChristopherHowellMagic
6 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna absolutely OWNS every interview she ever does. Brilliant!
@grahamlong8701
2 жыл бұрын
Same dress as American show 😊🤸🤸🤸🤸
@petesmith9472
2 жыл бұрын
…and everyone else’s!
@guiltdesignator5333
2 жыл бұрын
because its all scripted
@rogerwilco4736
Жыл бұрын
@@guiltdesignator5333 scripted or not, it's bloody funny
@guiltdesignator5333
Жыл бұрын
@@rogerwilco4736 👍
@redset11
2 жыл бұрын
So good to have a laugh in these sinister times. Dame Edna is comedy gold 🤣🤣🤣
@garrettmeadows2273
2 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@zapkvr
Жыл бұрын
Sinister? What's this got to do with being a southpaw?
@annenunney9907
Жыл бұрын
It really is
@charlescutts2387
Жыл бұрын
.😂😂😂
@brutallyremastered4255
Жыл бұрын
Yes, well put.
@maureneschlosz491
4 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna is hysterical especially when she teases Parky about his nervous hand movements 😆😆😆😆
@Kelly-nm4kw
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mauren, How are you doing?
@keriannandrews7362
10 ай бұрын
Nobody could ever replace our beautiful dame Edna 😅RIP Barry 😢
@jamiemcmurtrey3154
2 жыл бұрын
Yes a genius in his own right! How she keeps up her conversation not skipping a Beat!! Phenomenal 👏🏼👏🏼💖
@spm36
Жыл бұрын
She?
@pichurri1173
Жыл бұрын
@@spm36 A dame has to be a she, no ?
@lincthomas7178
Жыл бұрын
he, they are all blokes here, HE
@andrewjones-productions
Жыл бұрын
Dame Edna Everage was the genius of 'her agent' Barry Humphries. A very talented man in his own right. 🙂 Such was the strength of Dame Edna's character, it was actually easy to forget that it was Barry Humphries under the costume and makeup. The performance with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa was something special and Dame Kiri showed a wonderful sense of humour herself. A remarkable, talented and world renowned star herself.
@virginiastokes397
10 ай бұрын
Love this.❤
@robinstephenson8337
5 жыл бұрын
Parky was the only interviewer who knew not to talk much when Dame Edna was on. Comedy gold. Her innuendo's were priceless
@tjfSIM
5 жыл бұрын
Yes :) He quickly learned that when you're in the presence of a quick wit, you let them shine, and don't give them any additional material! :)
@valerielisner2428
5 жыл бұрын
tjf4375 n
@markywellsboy2182
4 жыл бұрын
Parky always let the guest talk. Less is more from the host.
@photo161
4 жыл бұрын
...Yes, and charming Parky's skill equally so...
@adeane38
4 жыл бұрын
eoselan7 q
@Blackmafia943
9 ай бұрын
Style, class and humour you’ll never get like this again.
@Sou1defiler
4 жыл бұрын
Madge was absolutely legendary as a sidekick
@susanlockyer1192
Жыл бұрын
Remember seeing Madge dancing with Sean Connery - the Dame Edna Experience?
@rwatts2155
Жыл бұрын
I love Dame Edna. I saw her on Broadway in the early 90's. My group and I were invited back stage to meet her. She is truly a mega star!
@zapkvr
Жыл бұрын
Hes not so nice in real life.
@rwatts2155
Жыл бұрын
@@zapkvr he was very nice to us when we met him back stage where he was performing on Broadway. I understand he is very demanding but most performing artists are.
@louise7552
Жыл бұрын
@@zapkvr BS.
@movieblues4614
Жыл бұрын
@@zapkvr Actually he was a kind, generous man. He was sensitive and easily hurt. He spent most of his adult life repenting his alcoholism.
@stevetiengviet
2 ай бұрын
@@zapkvryou must be a Hannah Gadsby fan.
@adamtzsch
5 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Humphries. Olympic-level improvisation. One of the wittiest men ever.
@daveclarke8913
3 жыл бұрын
One of the wittiest 'MEN' ever ??? Oh don't tell me that... What next you'll be saying that Santa isn't real 🎅 🎅 🎅
@lechatnoir1923
3 жыл бұрын
It's a DAME. Dame Edna.
@adamtzsch
3 жыл бұрын
@@lechatnoir1923 Is that supposed to be funny? You’re no Humphries, are you?
@adamtzsch
3 жыл бұрын
@@daveclarke8913 If you’re not sure what I wrote, you can read it again.
@djmotise
2 жыл бұрын
He and Martin Short.
@thiest1205
3 жыл бұрын
Her use of innuendo is sublime
@wjrs5
Жыл бұрын
He was simply a comic genius.
@roseofsharon2156
Жыл бұрын
Barry has made my life happier in every way. I still have a gladioli thrown by Barry, In the 70s, pressed in my favourite book. Love you Barry ❤❤❤
@kathleengill994
Жыл бұрын
Me too ❤
@sharonallison9922
24 күн бұрын
THANK YOU POSSUM ❤@@kathleengill994
@sharonallison9922
24 күн бұрын
@ROSEOF SHARON,,,,,THANK YOU POSSUM ❤
@joannefalkinder393
Жыл бұрын
Such a pure genius. Rest in peace ✌️🕊️
@cathyflorence8040
Жыл бұрын
There will never be another Dame Edna, bless her. Always an hilarious entertaining idol.
@jamiethreej4276
Жыл бұрын
No one has come close to making me laugh so hard and so much as Dame Edna (Barry); his lightning fast whit, intelligence, magical way of telling a story, ability to induce hysterical laughter without even saying a word and of course, his ability to insult anyone but never leaving anyone feel insulted. Barry/Edna, you’ve reduced me to hysterics more times than I can remember and as far back as far as I can remember; thank you so much you are and will be greatly missed, the world will never be quite as funny
@sarahope4952
2 жыл бұрын
Re-arranging himself behind his clipboard ...just brilliant...was crying laughing 😅
@Bruce-1956
8 ай бұрын
The world is poorer place without Dame Edna and Parky.
@jennywren7822
4 жыл бұрын
I've just watched a serious biography with Barry Humphreys talking about his life. You'd never believe it was the same man, how does he do it, his acting is unbelievable. A genius at work...
@philipkuttner7945
4 жыл бұрын
I saw Dame Edna being interviewed about Barry Humphreys. Surreal!
@michelegraham9044
4 жыл бұрын
Like so many comedic geniuses very different people when not performing.
@walterbowey5207
2 жыл бұрын
$$$
@eightiesboy
2 жыл бұрын
@@walterbowey5207 he deserves every penny
@helpstopanimalabuse8153
Жыл бұрын
A sad, sad, sad, day when i heard of Barrys/Dame Edna & Les Pattern pasing. Saw him live in Sydney some years ago in his Farwell Tour & tickets were $545 each & was worth every cent. My heart feels empty. R.I.P. Barry & thank you for making this world a better place.
@makmelaf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the laughs, Dame Edna. We will miss you, possum.
@dunewalks5988
Жыл бұрын
Comedy genius. Dame Edna had every host and guest on edge but in a wonderful way 💖
@elainegosnell7751
Жыл бұрын
It’s not a surprise the Yanks didn’t get Dame Edna. When you look at this & past TV excerpts, everything is absolutely tongue in cheek & totally innocent. Todays woke brigade don’t understand any of this, Barry was so Australian with his roots firmly in WC1 😂😊 RIP fella, you made us enjoy laughter as it should be…
@willmason7812
3 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna as always, a fabulous guest. Parky, the perfect interviewer. Just brilliant!
@barbsharwood2364
Жыл бұрын
So not politically correct but so entertaining. What a shame we've lost ability to laugh at innuendos & just sit back & enjoy the moment.
@charliebubbles9501
4 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna.....the “Queen” of the back-handed compliment. 😂😂😂
@charliejharry
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see! Comedy brilliance. Poor Jacques Villeneuve doesn't quite know what to make of Dame Edna but his innocent responses make it all the funnier. RIP Dame Edna, Sir Les & Barry Humphries.❤
@synsrfem4428
4 ай бұрын
Oh is that who that is? I'm Canadian and here for our Dame
@rebeccapaul6455
2 ай бұрын
I thought he was French and didn't understand English....he looked so dumbfounded!!!
@jakelover1731
27 күн бұрын
He looked so innocent and adorable!
@elizabethhannah4704
Жыл бұрын
Dame Edna was just brilliant and the world has lost a Golden Star 🌠🌠 in the fantastic person, performer, actor, artist etc etc that Barry Humphries was to the world. We need this humour, fun and wit because it feeds the Soul. God Bless and Rest his beautiful Soul.
@colleenwiedemann6521
Жыл бұрын
Dame Edna is pure gold!! No one like her:🌹
@kathleengill994
Жыл бұрын
RIP Barry Humphries. You bought so much joy to the world for decades 🥰🥰
@gerryd7027
Жыл бұрын
What an absolute legend RIP Dame Edna ❤
@DerekWilliamsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Golden age of entertainment and comedy.
@juerv1
2 жыл бұрын
The Talent, Intelligence and Experience to create and play the Dame Edna Character is simply unbelievable. She is something like the Leonardo da Vinci of Comedy. I wonder if there is a person on this world who can match her. I don't think so. Even the best Stand up comedians couldn't reach that level.
@TichmanClassCologne
Жыл бұрын
Robin Williams
@juerv1
Жыл бұрын
@@TichmanClassCologne I never found Robin Williams funny. RIP Barry Humphries (1934-2023).
@louise7552
Жыл бұрын
@@TichmanClassCologne Robin Williams is on record for saying that Barry Humphrey's was the greatest comedian in his opinion. They both admired each other so much.
@cherc5389
Жыл бұрын
What a comedic genius! RIP Barry Humphries
@carolwilkins7286
Жыл бұрын
Brings a smile to my face before she even says a word
@suehancey8355
Жыл бұрын
I only have to watch Dame Edna, and I feel better about the world. 😂❤
@wilfredofigueroa66
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ppotter for sharing this hilarious clip with us. I laughed so much my cat left the room! I suffer from chronic pain and I always feel better after watching Dame Edna perform. Please keep posting humorous clips.....we need them!
@ppotter
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@branddrivenipad4772
Жыл бұрын
Laughter is the best medicine. :)
@wilfredofigueroa66
Жыл бұрын
@@branddrivenipad4772 You know how they bring in Dogs or baby animals to hospitals for sick and depressed people to pet and maybe enlightened them for a minute or two. How about comedians cracking these people up with the funny things that happen in life. I think that would last longer and have a more long term effect on these patients. I always feel better after a good belly laugh! Take care and never stop laughing.
@juliacarlson6445
Жыл бұрын
Yes thank you ppotter.. Every Humphries gem that makes it’s way on You Tube is a wonderful reminder of his unique brilliance. And I use unique using it’s true meaning….irreplaceable. Unmatched by all others in his field(s). RIP Dame Edna, Les, Sandy & above all Barry. I’m so glad I got to spend a night at one of your shows.
@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
6 ай бұрын
😂 I laughed so much my cat bit me.
@slashdisco
4 жыл бұрын
"Pierced multiply". For all of Dame Edna's hilarious crudeness, it's wonderfully wry turns of phrase like this that make me truly appreciate the linguistic genius of Barry Humphries. This had me howling.
@seaglass22
Жыл бұрын
Poor Jacques had to be moved to a home for the permanently bewildered after this! 🤣🤣🤣
@jeannetteaskew8414
5 жыл бұрын
Impossible to feel down with Dame Edna
@Kelly-nm4kw
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Jeannette, How are you doing?
@irenepwheeldon
Жыл бұрын
We have lost a wonderful funny man, so sad 😥 but we have all these great funny interviews and programs to watch forever. They keep our feet firmly on the ground and enable us to see the funny side of life which at the moment is in short supply. Lets watch and get get back to how life should be
@diane.nowotnynowotny2091
Жыл бұрын
If only we could have cloned this amazingly funny man .Vale Sir Barry.Australia and the world has definately lost a mega star😢😢😢
@Jadzla
Жыл бұрын
Sir Barry and Robin Williams both 😢
@pamelatana7965
Жыл бұрын
What a lbig loss to comedy, Dame Edna. I watched every show 😢❤a Icon that will be missed dearly by the world. Bond voyage possum❤😢😭
@beachlife2968
6 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna has the unique ability to control the situation and the way she(he) made Parky who is composed lose his composure with the face touching remarks is very clever. Such a quick witted talented person and people dont really appreciate how good it is
@ryanwebb5082
3 жыл бұрын
She actually brings this up again in a later interview
@kellyalonzi2917
Жыл бұрын
OMG. We are really going to miss him. I love Dame Edna.
@dingopisscreek
Жыл бұрын
the glory days of tv interviews. Parky was the king. he had some wonderful guests, and some awkward ones (mentioning no names - meg ryan). the highlight of saturday nights was this show. Dame Edna did tend to take over when she was on - Parky loved the micky taking. much better than the american chat shows where the audience whoops and hollers over nothing. R.I.P. Dame Edna
@michaelsheehan6711
Жыл бұрын
Parkinson must have had the time of his life with dame Edna absolutely brilliant
@astleyjanet2133
11 ай бұрын
Best funny person ever, brilliant, you'll be so missed
@susansharkey2372
Жыл бұрын
R.I.P. The one and only Barry Humphries! A great loss.
@JohnDuffy-vc8wr
Ай бұрын
Dame Edna ❤❤❤m❤❤❤❤
@stephenord3403
2 жыл бұрын
Could we see this genius now, no. Quality entertainment is fucked, thankfully we can go back to this
@thomaselliott573
6 жыл бұрын
You will never see this again. What a shame.
@BluebirdFrank
2 жыл бұрын
“Lipstick on his collar” 😂😂😂😂 - Genius
@terrya8989
3 жыл бұрын
Jaques Villenuve is probably still wondering what he got himself into, to this day.
@rabidbigdog
Жыл бұрын
Justin. :)
@865nov
Жыл бұрын
Parkinson is clever enough to give Edna room to dominate the interview
@donaldewert2332
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the laughs Dame Edna, now R.I.P.
@marieoreilly4334
9 ай бұрын
Two wonderful people we miss all the great entertainment and laughter Rest in Peace Marie Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
@Bruce-1956
Жыл бұрын
RIP Barry, thanks for the laughs.
@EvanEvans9
6 жыл бұрын
That Cilla jibe was genius!
@anthonypoole6417
3 жыл бұрын
Ha, and probably true.
@michaelbehan6222
5 жыл бұрын
‘Since you got rid of your clipboard you’ve been fiddling with yourself again’! Sorry but that had me in stitches and almost crying with laughter! Beautiful double-entendre!
@softshallow7435
4 жыл бұрын
The lady that played Madge Allsopp was 90 years old there! You would never of thought it. She passed away in 2008 just after celebrating her 100th Birthday.
@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat
4 жыл бұрын
SOFTSHALLOW Where did they find Madge.
@lechat8533
3 жыл бұрын
@SOFTSHALLOW Unbelievable! Thanks :)
@NinaTaralon
3 жыл бұрын
I had the great pleasure to meet both personally in Berlin and I can tell: Madge was such a lovely lady!
@_Ben4810
Жыл бұрын
Wise words from Dame Edna to Jacques about watching his manager...He had his creepy hanger-on school teacher Craig Pollack as his manager at that time.....A brilliant performance by Barry...👌
@HarrysHappenings
Жыл бұрын
I cried with laughter, again. RIP Barry
@Wacoal34d
5 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna has great research, she is able to disarm the host and other guests with her arcane knowledge of their careers.
@paulfaigl8329
Жыл бұрын
Oh she is fabulous. She is wonderful. Rest in peace ❤🎉❤
@Yet_Another_Steve
2 жыл бұрын
The skill is in moving from one comment to the next with a smoothness that is unparalleled.
@mkkrupp2462
5 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna - the greatest comedian ever!!
@injanhoi1
4 жыл бұрын
Comedians as talented as Dame Edna don't come around that often. Glad I could experience Dame Edna in my lifetime.
@jamesl9371
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree
@SDeww
5 жыл бұрын
that dress.....the humor, tears in my eyes laughing!, how can madge resist laughing????
@Evolvingmom
Жыл бұрын
watching Jacques Villeneuve enjoy the performance Dame Edna gave was almost as fun as SHE was!!
@niamhryan2973
Жыл бұрын
Our Dame Edna and our Lily Savage are floating somewhere up in the ether, having a great gossip between themselves. Two brilliant comedic talents that will be a great loss to us all.
@AmericanPatriot-1776
4 жыл бұрын
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is the most magnificent opera singer I have ever heard. Dame Edna also held her own. Great performance.
@johnrudd9610
2 жыл бұрын
Jacques will never forget his time on Parkinson.
@ben-tendo
Жыл бұрын
To hear Edna praise Lily, and to have lost them both in a matter of weeks, so very sad.
@robbieerta7827
Жыл бұрын
He is simply the best...
@DaveBowman
Жыл бұрын
Barry Humphries, what an absolute legend! RIP.
@mrman9561
2 жыл бұрын
One of the true genuis of comedy, not many left
@geoffheaney5114
3 жыл бұрын
How good is Parky 😃He is in total awe ☺☺He just lets her take over ☺☺Brilliant 😃😃And he loves it 😃
@RadioHistory-et8pp
Жыл бұрын
Ironic two of the best and funniest men in dresses both have passed within a few weeks, first we lose Lilly now Dame Edna
@chickensheil
Жыл бұрын
Just too sad 😔
@helengormlie966
Жыл бұрын
Whose Lilly!!
@FirstBookShelf-li8hh
Жыл бұрын
@@helengormlie966 Lilly Savage (Paul O'Grady)
@13panda13
Жыл бұрын
@@FirstBookShelf-li8hh who?
@stephenvanwoert2447
Жыл бұрын
Dame Edna was a personality, not an impersonation by a man in a dress.
@davidmagen415
Жыл бұрын
“Hello Possums” I will never tire of hearing that🏖️
@shaunbarnett5081
11 ай бұрын
Even before the intrusive PC days parki was still on edge with Edna! Love it!..
@mikereid4899
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend best interview ever
@bluefluke7585
4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely needed to hear her this morning. She has brightened my day.
@baldcat59
6 жыл бұрын
I love you Edna.The greatest character ever created,xxx
@StephenGoddard-MiisterSpiice
4 жыл бұрын
All that face touching and no hand gel anywhere. Those were the days my friends!
@meirwise1107
4 жыл бұрын
She absolutely dominates from start to end. Nobody else managed that.
@watergateii3090
4 жыл бұрын
Master control interview by Parky, by not speaking and listening he did a great segment, dame Edna doesn’t need any lead, she takes over and is the lead, if you want to see it done Badly watch Jon Ross
@petefrench4198
2 жыл бұрын
.....why would you watch jonathan ross????
@amandajstar
Жыл бұрын
Worse: Conan O'Brien
@johnmccrae1102
Жыл бұрын
Ross is so awful.Cant stand him
@daisyjavier5839
Жыл бұрын
Mr. Barry Rest in peace Such a Good and Kind Boss Such an intelligent and kind Boss ❤ and a down to earth Man.
@penjim2013
Жыл бұрын
Sleep tight possum....you will always be remembered. 💕 Penny from Christchurch. 🇬🇧
@Parky1975
Жыл бұрын
Sad to hear her mention Lily. What a double loss to us all
@sarahope4952
2 жыл бұрын
This interview reminds me of when Peter Kay was on Parky...these amazing comedians can't help but take over ! But Parky loves it ! Such talent 🤣
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