Dame Edna Everage & Madge interview (Parkinson, 1998)

[@Johnny6666]

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]

Love this

[@duncanhawking8123]

Nice story, I hope it's true.

[@lindaholladay7197]

but

[@Baskerville22]

Richard O'Sullivan stays at Brinsworth House

[@roseofsharon2156]

What a wonderful thing to know. Makes me even more of a life long fan.

[@smurfmummy3106]

RIP Barry/Dame Edna/Sir Les. Thank you for your wit and utter hilarity. Rest well x

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

Hard to believe that Dame Edna is no longer with us.

[@Christine-bw1yl]

​@@thebeardedseeker5633I remember the first time I ever saw Sir Les Patterson, I had no idea who he was. I called out to my hubby to come and see him and he laughed, as he knew who he was 😅😅😅😅😅

[@Bruce-1956]

The world is poorer place without Dame Edna and Parky.

[@lynatkins3846]

😢

[@JohnThornley]

Not forgetting Sir Les!

[@harrodsfan]

Well said Bruce.

[@funnydawg25]

"Goodbye, Possums". Only the good die young, but only a mega star dies at 89. Rest in peace.

[@mrmartin2079]

Mega Star - is so apt

[@Phyllida-r7n]

Don’t be silly, please.

[@willmason7812]

Dame Edna as always, a fabulous guest. Parky, the perfect interviewer. Just brilliant!

[@rainers.2080]

He had an easy job that night.

[@paulfaigl8329]

Oh she is fabulous. She is wonderful. Rest in peace ❤🎉❤

[@cathiiannii]

Dame Edna obliterates every interview. The ultimate scene stealer and legend!

[@billyellis8334]

A genius

[@Lkerrigan1]

God help an interviewer if billy connolly was with her

[@ixopo6715]

Mr Parkinson very sensibly let’s her have the floor and then it just all pours out.

[@Steampunksaly]

@@ixopo6715 erm that’s his job. The person being interviewed gives Parkinson the questions they want to be asked.

[@spizzenergi2292]

I met Jacques in Cannes …..possibly the nicest polite man I’ve ever met.

[@ChristopherHowellMagic]

Dame Edna absolutely OWNS every interview she ever does. Brilliant!

[@grahamlong8701]

Same dress as American show 😊🤸🤸🤸🤸

[@petesmith9472]

…and everyone else’s!

[@guiltdesignator5333]

because its all scripted

[@rogerwilco4736]

@@guiltdesignator5333 scripted or not, it's bloody funny

[@guiltdesignator5333]

@@rogerwilco4736 👍

[@bluefoxblitz8416]

RIP Barry Humphries. You were a great Australian and will be missed.😢😢😢😢😢

[@jamiemcmurtrey3154]

Yes a genius in his own right! How she keeps up her conversation not skipping a Beat!! Phenomenal 👏🏼👏🏼💖

[@spm36]

She?

[@pichurri1173]

@@spm36 A dame has to be a she, no ?

[@lincthomas7178]

he, they are all blokes here, HE

[@jennywren7822]

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]

I saw Dame Edna being interviewed about Barry Humphreys. Surreal!

[@michelegraham9044]

Like so many comedic geniuses very different people when not performing.

[@walterbowey5207]

$$$

[@eightiesboy]

@@walterbowey5207 he deserves every penny

[@rwatts2155]

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]

Hes not so nice in real life.

[@rwatts2155]

@@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]

​@@zapkvr BS.

[@movieblues4614]

@@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]

​@@zapkvryou must be a Hannah Gadsby fan.

[@cathyflorence8040]

There will never be another Dame Edna, bless her. Always an hilarious entertaining idol.

[@keriannandrews7362]

Nobody could ever replace our beautiful dame Edna 😅RIP Barry 😢

[@astleyjanet2133]

Best funny person ever, brilliant, you'll be so missed

[@warrenroach3026]

What a performer, intelligent, fast as a whip and very funny , his ability to read a room was absolutely perfect.

[@synsrfem4428]

Her ability

[@jamiethreej4276]

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

[@algie-t2w]

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.

[@homeless_greg_games]

Sad he passed away :(

[@overcomerbtboj]

Hilarious 😂 🤣🤣

[@mikelheron20]

Rubbish! I saw it as well and Helen Mirren took the joke in good part.

[@vallee3140]

I saw that and you are right she did, some people ? @@mikelheron20

[@redset11]

So good to have a laugh in these sinister times. Dame Edna is comedy gold 🤣🤣🤣

[@garrettmeadows2273]

Amen.

[@zapkvr]

Sinister? What's this got to do with being a southpaw?

[@annenunney9907]

It really is

[@charlescutts2387]

.😂😂😂

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Yes, well put.

[@robinstephenson8337]

Parky was the only interviewer who knew not to talk much when Dame Edna was on. Comedy gold. Her innuendo's were priceless

[@tjfSIM]

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]

tjf4375 n

[@markywellsboy2182]

Parky always let the guest talk. Less is more from the host.

[@photo161]

...Yes, and charming Parky's skill equally so...

[@adeane38]

eoselan7 q

[@debrabalacco2233]

If I am ever feeling sad can't go past Dame Edna to cheer me up

[@Blackmafia943]

Style, class and humour you’ll never get like this again.

[@maureneschlosz491]

Dame Edna is hysterical especially when she teases Parky about his nervous hand movements 😆😆😆😆

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Mauren, How are you doing?

[@wilfredofigueroa66]

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]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@branddrivenipad4772]

Laughter is the best medicine. :)

[@wilfredofigueroa66]

@@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]

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]

😂 I laughed so much my cat bit me.

[@ozrob8726]

This is a reminder that the world once had a sense of humour.

[@billythedog-309]

Many people would probably say the same in the fifties.

[@seanmolloy9297]

@@billythedog-309 You've missed the point.

[@billythedog-309]

@@seanmolloy9297 Which is?

[@thetraceyburnett]

The good old days when humour was funny and no one worried about offending anyone.

[@billythedog-309]

@@thetraceyburnett The good old days of 23 years ago, just after the fall of the Roman empire.

[@Sou1defiler]

Madge was absolutely legendary as a sidekick

[@susanlockyer1192]

Remember seeing Madge dancing with Sean Connery - the Dame Edna Experience?

[@andrewjones-productions]

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]

Love this.❤

[@bluefluke7585]

I absolutely needed to hear her this morning. She has brightened my day.

[@marieoreilly4334]

Two wonderful people we miss all the great entertainment and laughter Rest in Peace Marie Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@charliejharry]

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]

Oh is that who that is? I'm Canadian and here for our Dame

[@rebeccapaul6455]

I thought he was French and didn't understand English....he looked so dumbfounded!!!

[@jakelover1731]

He looked so innocent and adorable!

[@dilliec57]

Jacques Villaneuve

[@juliechurley2716]

Yes he looked a bit stunned. What could he do but laugh!

[@bhp123654]

I like how Parkinson listens to his guests and speaks when needed.

[@GavyLad]

Or indeed when he gets a chance

[@dunewalks5988]

Comedy genius. Dame Edna had every host and guest on edge but in a wonderful way 💖

[@leecorcoran6174]

The only guest that can leave parky totally speechless 😂😂😂😂

[@GavyLad]

It's not so much speechless as the fact he can't get a word in 😅

[@adamtzsch]

Gotta love Humphries. Olympic-level improvisation. One of the wittiest men ever.

[@daveclarke8913]

One of the wittiest 'MEN' ever ??? Oh don't tell me that... What next you'll be saying that Santa isn't real 🎅 🎅 🎅

[@lechatnoir1923]

It's a DAME. Dame Edna.

[@adamtzsch]

@@lechatnoir1923 Is that supposed to be funny? You’re no Humphries, are you?

[@adamtzsch]

@@daveclarke8913 If you’re not sure what I wrote, you can read it again.

[@djmotise]

He and Martin Short.

[@carolwilkins7286]

Brings a smile to my face before she even says a word

[@slashdisco]

"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.

[@SharonMcauley-h1w]

He was a very quick witted talented performer

[@juerv1]

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]

Robin Williams

[@juerv1]

@@TichmanClassCologne I never found Robin Williams funny. RIP Barry Humphries (1934-2023).

[@louise7552]

​@@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.

[@jeannetteaskew8414]

Impossible to feel down with Dame Edna

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Jeannette, How are you doing?

[@sarahope4952]

Re-arranging himself behind his clipboard ...just brilliant...was crying laughing 😅

[@cherc5389]

What a comedic genius! RIP Barry Humphries

[@charliebubbles9501]

Dame Edna.....the “Queen” of the back-handed compliment. 😂😂😂

[@makmelaf]

Thanks for all the laughs, Dame Edna. We will miss you, possum.

[@beachlife2968]

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]

She actually brings this up again in a later interview

[@susansharkey2372]

R.I.P. The one and only Barry Humphries! A great loss.

[@JohnDuffy-vc8wr]

Dame Edna ❤❤❤m❤❤❤❤

[@thomaselliott573]

You will never see this again. What a shame.

[@davidmagen415]

“Hello Possums” I will never tire of hearing that🏖️

[@andresfernandes5906]

One of a kind. Don't nobody ever try to be like her. Can't be done.

[@Annastesia1988]

A lot try

[@michaelsheehan6711]

Parkinson must have had the time of his life with dame Edna absolutely brilliant

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is the most magnificent opera singer I have ever heard. Dame Edna also held her own. Great performance.

[@Amanda-kd3cm]

Just brilliant! Dame Edna's dance at the end: gorgeous 😂😂😂😂

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

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.

[@kathleengill994]

RIP Barry Humphries. You bought so much joy to the world for decades 🥰🥰

[@patrickpayne8330]

RIP Barry......thanks for the smiles and laughter..God rest your soul

[@suehancey8355]

I only have to watch Dame Edna, and I feel better about the world. 😂❤

[@irenepwheeldon]

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

[@spizzenergi2292]

Jacques was the perfect guest for her…nice bloke

[@wjrs5]

He was simply a comic genius.

[@865nov]

Parkinson is clever enough to give Edna room to dominate the interview

[@joannefalkinder393]

Such a pure genius. Rest in peace ✌️🕊️

[@michaelbehan6222]

‘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]

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]

SOFTSHALLOW Where did they find Madge.

[@lechat8533]

@SOFTSHALLOW Unbelievable! Thanks :)

[@NinaTaralon]

I had the great pleasure to meet both personally in Berlin and I can tell: Madge was such a lovely lady!

[@mrman9561]

One of the true genuis of comedy, not many left

[@pamelatana7965]

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❤😢😭

[@HarrysHappenings]

I cried with laughter, again. RIP Barry

[@robbieerta7827]

He is simply the best...

[@mkkrupp2462]

Dame Edna - the greatest comedian ever!!

[@injanhoi1]

Comedians as talented as Dame Edna don't come around that often. Glad I could experience Dame Edna in my lifetime.

[@jamesl9371]

Yeah I agree

[@judycasemore2168]

So Loved by all, thanks for the entertainment.

[@markdunne7583]

Every interviewer dream guest dame Edna. Just ask question now and again and watch her go and make it spectacular

[@ngdukic]

It was joyous to see old Madge again. I'd love to hear her speak. She'd have passed on by now I'd say. Thanks for uploading this blast from the pass.

[@ppotter]

She speaks in one of the programmes... forget which. And yes she passed a few years ago.

[@CraigMansfield]

That woman was brilliant at playing such a role. I loved how Edna would pretend to be so caring and nice, but horribly abuse the woman hahaha Edna would make sure that she was wearing her best clothes, and make sure that Madge was in a potato sack. The woman who played her did such a good job. :) It's sad to think that she died.

[@CraigMansfield]

That was one of the points that Barry was making, that the women he'd seen were two faced and quite nasty, really. But he was just brilliant at it. Sharp as a razor. He'd take you down, any time he wanted to. I missed my opportunity to see him on his farewell tour, and I'll always regret it. But like I said on another post, when I watched his show on the internet, Les Patterson nearly killed me with laughter, so maybe I had a lucky escape :D

[@davidpiercy2898]

I think Madge passed at around 100 . Was an excellent dancer!!!! RIP

[@Michael.Chapman]

Dame Edna's life-long friend and bridesmaid Madge Allsop (born Marjorie Kiri McWhirter), had a _tragic_ honeymoon in her native New Zealand. Madge invited Edna to accompany her and husband Douglas Allsop on the honeymoon. At Rotorua, Madge and Edna witnessed Douglas accidentally drown in a boiling volcanic mud pond. Is that why Madge was mute? Actress Emily Perry retired from the role of Madge aged 97 in 2003. Thank you Emily :-) RIP.

[@elizabethhannah4704]

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.

[@mikereid4899]

Absolute legend best interview ever

[@Bruce-1956]

RIP Barry, thanks for the laughs.

[@baldcat59]

I love you Edna.The greatest character ever created,xxx

[@teresaritchie2177]

Brilliant … thank you Barry a true professional and a very funny comedian … fly. High RIP. 💔

[@stephenord3403]

Could we see this genius now, no. Quality entertainment is fucked, thankfully we can go back to this

[@gerryd7027]

What an absolute legend RIP Dame Edna ❤

[@donaldewert2332]

Thanks for the laughs Dame Edna, now R.I.P.

[@diane.nowotnynowotny2091]

If only we could have cloned this amazingly funny man .Vale Sir Barry.Australia and the world has definately lost a mega star😢😢😢

[@Jadzla]

Sir Barry and Robin Williams both 😢

[@_Ben4810]

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...👌

[@Wacoal34d]

Dame Edna has great research, she is able to disarm the host and other guests with her arcane knowledge of their careers.

[@dingopisscreek]

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

[@EvanEvans9]

That Cilla jibe was genius!

[@anthonypoole6417]

Ha, and probably true.

[@roseofsharon2156]

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]

Me too ❤

[@sharonallison9922]

THANK YOU POSSUM ❤​@@kathleengill994

[@sharonallison9922]

@ROSEOF SHARON,,,,,THANK YOU POSSUM ❤

[@telemachus53]

Kiri and Edna. What a team. This vid. is brilliant.

[@colleenwiedemann6521]

Dame Edna is pure gold!! No one like her:🌹

[@el6178]

Pure Gold, deeply funny and always fascinating to watch.

[@sarahope4952]

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 🤣

[@watergateii3090]

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]

.....why would you watch jonathan ross????

[@amandajstar]

Worse: Conan O'Brien

[@johnmccrae1102]

Ross is so awful.Cant stand him

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Absolutely brilliant, my dears! Thanks so much! 👍 👍 👍

[@melaniethibodaux8100]

Dame Edna brings a smile to my face every time I see an old skit. I notice before that she evidently loved gladiolus flowers. I'm a 3rd generation floral designer and just loved this song. I'm sending it to my pass co-workers. I'm sure they'll be smiling and laughing before it's over. Loved all his characters including himself . Rest in Peace darlin

[@margueritetheron9667]

Good for you Parkie and Dame Edna, when I need a giggle I watch this‼️ over and over again😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😳😳😳

[@davidpiercy2898]

Dame Edna should meet up with Hyacinth Bucket!!!!

[@Oscar-Green]

Bucket? It's Bouquet.

[@MA-oy3sx]

good idea💡

[@surrealist1976]

I allways have thought if there haven´t been Dame Edna, there wouldn´t have been Hyacinth Bucket :-)

[@makmelaf]

That would be AWESOME!

[@SDeww]

that dress.....the humor, tears in my eyes laughing!, how can madge resist laughing????

[@Yet_Another_Steve]

The skill is in moving from one comment to the next with a smoothness that is unparalleled.

[@johnrudd9610]

Jacques will never forget his time on Parkinson.

[@StephenGoddard-MiisterSpiice]

All that face touching and no hand gel anywhere. Those were the days my friends!

[@daisyjavier5839]

Mr. Barry Rest in peace Such a Good and Kind Boss Such an intelligent and kind Boss ❤ and a down to earth Man.

[@terrya8989]

Jaques Villenuve is probably still wondering what he got himself into, to this day.

[@rabidbigdog]

Justin. :)

[@jongadsby1623]

barry was a genius!!!!!!! How could you not cry with laughter

[@flitzy007]

Is. He's still alive.

[@jongadsby1623]

I realise that but now retired So no longer active Still total genius and he would never get away with Sir Les in this day and age more the pity!!!!!

[@handsoffmycactus2958]

Jon gadsby he still plays Dame Edna

[@chriswright1916]

IS * :-)

[@chriswright1916]

He's not retired

[@ben-tendo]

To hear Edna praise Lily, and to have lost them both in a matter of weeks, so very sad.