Sir Les Patterson circa 1985 pt1

[@Dee_C219]

Rest easy Sir Les, you really were something special 🇦🇺

[@paulmichaelrichardson6582]

makes me laugh like no other Rip sir and thank you.

[@johnnortonsghost]

Oh Sir Les lives on. Every Australian knows who I'm referring to.

[@partymanau]

Always laugh until I have tears when Sir Les fires up.

[@timdyer5903]

RIP big man. Les Patterson made me laugh until I cried, often.

[@emmapeart6101]

Rest in peace Barry Humphries. A great comic legend ❤.

[@williamsomerset1250]

Rest In Peace to a national treasure. We will miss you mate.

[@DennisRose-h3f]

I don’t care how rude or inappropriate people think Sir Les may be, he makes me laugh so much and surely that’s what counts. Barry H you were a Genius. RIP

[@ianswan1283]

Absolutely

[@craigsmith2460]

Absolute genius. One of THE great comic creations.

[@yoganathan001]

This is pure, unbridled genius. Your body convulses with laughter, no matter how many times you watch this. Thank you, 'Sir Les'.

[@scottnapier943]

Barry Humphries is and always will be one of the funniest people ever to grace us with his presence! Absolute legend! You with me?? Lol

[@queenslander954]

I’m with you fella , Bazza is a absolute legend , but Les reconds he’s up himself too much.

[@michaelporter2574]

Absolutely agree - but here's the sad thing, you probably wouldn't be Allowed to do it today.....

[@suspensiondude]

I couldn't agree more!

[@andrewbird1205]

This man is so funny he can even make you laugh with his face movments

[@ianswan1283]

One of the best.

[@tripzville7569]

This has got to be one of Sir Les's most complete performances. Absolute comic genius. Sir Les was a truly impressive and horrifically dangerous and hilarious character . He was on fire in this appearance .

[@garethflower3403]

I've always found Sir Les funnier than Dame Edna, am I alone in that?

[@jamied8678]

I think they each have their individual charm . He also has a lesser known character called Sandy stone not sure if you've seen it ,but that shows a completely different character again

[@margotdarragh3576]

Nope. What a sad loss 😢

[@arthursteven5601]

Yes I agree

[@arthursteven5601]

A truly talented man

[@garethdavies2145]

Dame Edna's great but Sir Les is so outrageous it takes it to another level of brilliance 😂😂

[@RamonIRL]

Dame Edna was huge in the U.K. but as a Brit it was Les that just hurt my chest. A wonderful man and I’m so sad he is gone. Rest well Sir Barry x

[@paulrichards6894]

loved Edna but Les was my favorite....

[@alfern1770]

Barry Humphries is such an incredible comedy talent! A roller coast of fun and laughs, for sure. May God bless this special individual. We love you Barry!.

[@andyjamestf]

Still here in 2019 and still crying with laughter

[@EvilSean62]

2021 ...wiping myself !

[@shaunslattery1667]

I didnt feel ,too good today. Started watching sir les by chance,and im nearly falling out of my chair with laughter. Feel much better now.

[@icdgyixify99]

He turned standup into a science. He knew exactly what he was doing, and was superb at it.

[@elainehallows5160]

Thanks for the laughs, and rest in peace now.

[@garfunkelstiglitz]

Long live Sir Les Patterson, OA. One of the greatest ambassadors in history.

[@jamie9295]

What good sports the contestants were - absolutely brilliant sketch x

[@hcrun]

Jackie Weaver is just so delightful in this - she was gorgeous....and I've never seen Barry Jones laugh so much! What a terrific clip!

[@martm216]

Absolutely agree! They were both great.

[@martm216]

@MusicMadMaurice Sir Les is a marvellous comic creation. And the support cast here - Parkinson, Jackie Weaver and Barry Jones were all brilliant.

[@dalewilson4761]

Take a look at his movie "Les Patterson saves the world" classic !

[@salvagemonster3612]

There is so little to laugh at in the UK.

[@abutomtom117]

For those who didn’t know, Barry Jones is MENSA smart.

[@fmj4138]

What an actor, satirist, artist! For me, Barry Humphries stands among the greats of comedy from the last century and slightly taller than most, no matter from what country they hailed. His comedic genius and intelligent humour were and still are untouchable! The wonderful characters he gave us Dame Edna, Sandy Stone and the irrepressible Aussie, 'you'll be right, get it into ya' - Sir Les Patterson. I think Sir Les is the jewel in the crown, sorry Edna fans, but Sir Les, oh come on, the tears of laughter we all experienced when we watched him talking about Joan Collins on the Mike Willesee show - All these years later I still chuckle about it. And how about the live recording , Sir Les Live & Rampant? The myriad of interviews he did as Sir Les - all gems and all hilarious! Barry Humphries stand up and take a bow, Sir!

[@pauljohnson2982]

Amen!

[@MikeSmith-pe4sl]

It’s him and Peter Cook for me

[@Tridhos]

To create one comic character was something but to create two characters both hysterically funny now that is quite something. Thanks for all those laughs.

[@daniellarge9784]

3 if you count Sandy Stone.

[@NB-xq4qt]

RIP. Australia's funniest man. . Never see his type again.

[@graemewiltshire312]

Sadly we never will 😢. I just don’t get todays humour. Maybe I’m old and miserable 😊.

[@graemewiltshire312]

Sadly we never will 😢. I just don’t get todays humour. Maybe I’m old and miserable 😊.

[@frankscivier4874]

Barry Humphries as Sir Les Patterson is just about the funniest individual I have ever seen. He is always hilarious & usually even better than that. Absolutely effing fantastic!!!.

[@martinplatt5928]

There is no one funnier than this man......ever.

[@1965JWP]

As an American, the Covid 19 crap made me bored...so as a fan and Dame Edna, I accidentally. discovered Sir Les way later than I should have. In the US, we had no idea of this character, because the last truly last controversial comedian we had in the US who wasn't cancelled by 1997 was Sam Kinison. So when I discovered this side of Barry Humphries, I had to know everything about him. What an amazing mind....he should be EVEN MORE FAMOUS than he is. As a musician who can play jazz, his improvisation on the stage is beyond reproach to me. Its not about scales...chords...etc....it is about reaction. I'd literally give anything to have lunch with this man and just listen to him talk.

[@davidedwards8669]

And of course jazz rules to , the majority dont have the intellect to understand

[@davidhoward1653]

Your right being in the U.S you don't know things about this. I miss the 80s when people like Grace Jones was popular but some people didn't know what to think of her. She is beautiful IMO but I was a kid at the time but I'd like to meet her. The good ole times are over as far as people and television.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol how the fuk do you accidentally discover Les????? You yanks are unbelievable.

[@bruceburns1672]

Truly amazing how he can rave on endlessly with incredible entertainment .

[@leokimvideo]

Australia would do very well with a leader like this, he beats all the Clowns we have had so far.

[@tripzville7569]

lol agreed, but Sir Les was to sane , decent and normal to be a politician .

[@kaycamille1544]

Barry humpries is nothing short of genius. He timing,perception is second to none probably the greatest wit of all time. A master of his craft.

[@ConcordeForever]

The greatest ever comedy creation. What a genius!

[@guitarkickstarter]

Sadly he'd be cancelled in 5 mins these days for a skit like this . Jackie Weaver was such a good sport in this - actually recognises humour without getting outraged about such offensive behaviour.

[@suttonelms1]

Absolute genius - never seen anything funnier.

[@ianswan1283]

Absolutely

[@kenlyneham4105]

This man's a bloody genius

[@nickparsons1977]

Barry Humphries An absolute genius, I saw him have Robbin Williams on the edge of his seat, he didn’t know where the next gag was coming from amazing!

[@clumpft]

I can't think of anything that makes me prouder to be Australian.

[@peterfromgw4615]

I totally agree. Barry Humphries is a national treasure.....

[@peterkwakman7440]

Know where your coming from...Pete from London,his timing on burps,dribbles and spits was so accurate,totally drops me in hysterics,shame i missed this growing up,bloody pious catholic double standard fools of parents !

[@jmaxg]

He simply rips the piss out of everything Australian and seems to gloriously happy doing it. Barry Humphries is the best comedic personality our country has ever produced. I saw the value in Sir Les the very first time I saw him. Mr. Humphries has really big, hilarious balls.

[@seang3019]

@@jmaxg with trousers baggy at the knees.

[@tsopmocful1958]

@@seang3019 ...and stiff competition.

[@patmcardle2769]

How beautiful was Jacki Weaver ..... LuveD her and that wonderful smile ..

[@nam55A]

An absolute comedy genius, sorely missed

[@big500]

I have honestly never laughed so much as when I’m watching Les.. Fast funny and extremely clever..👍👍

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

What a wonderful man he was. God bless you Sir Les❤

[@anthonyryan7709]

Sir Les Should be (our great nation) Australia’s Ambassador to the US. I’d love to see President Donald try to cope with this irresistible force of antipodean culture.

[@stephenclay2763]

I think they'd get right along.

[@letsseeif]

:-)

[@Antipodean33]

Thats because he's a top class professional, it makes all the difference

[@laverdajota8089]

You can see where Borris Johnson got his styling from

[@HappyinJapan358]

Legend, just a damn legend. That man will die one day and the world will be a crappier place without him but his work will continue to make us laugh for as long as we can see it.

[@jackfredrick5604]

Today is that day.

[@HappyinJapan358]

@@jackfredrick5604 unfortunately that day has come

[@rogermouton2273]

As with most of the best humour, what really makes this so hysterical is that there's a fair element of truth to it. So many powerful and corrupt people

[@fermzy]

The trouser snake got me😂😂

[@partymanau]

Pure genius, somehow he manages to not crack himself up.

[@blagger42]

I have seen this so many times. So when I feel fed up. This cracks me up.

[@TheGmcFilms]

The set up in this running gag is genius, and that monster he's packin has Jackie trying to ignore it in stitches. As I said. Genius...G...

[@jesuiscequejesuis2267]

"Just make the suit a little baggy around the knees, you with me?"

[@davidgaston738]

great interview with sir les laying it all out with a hard on pointing straight at Jackie

[@deanleng7403]

He really was a legendary entertainer . You don’t know what you’re missing till they’re gone

[@MyPaddy2011]

The most glorious nine minutes of comedy in the history of humanity.

[@Funkstar124]

Totally underrated. Go see Les Patterson saves the World. Bloody crazy film!

[@4ndy65]

It took me 2 hrs to convince my partner Edna and Les were the same person RIP Barry and THANK YOU

[@robertfurner1729]

as an aussie, this character is much sharper than dame edna, he can be so cutting and very close to the truth absolute brilliance

[@rodanthompson4611]

Sir Les, was so ahead of his time.... You with me?

[@billwakefield5005]

What a performer ! Without equal !

[@martinplatt5928]

Indeed.....I just laugh constantly.....never done that with anyone else...

[@BassistPaul]

Around the time of this clip, my wife and I went along to the taping of Sir Les's live album, recorded in a room above a pub in north London (courtesy of my muso friends who were on stage with him). A wonderful night's entertainment - and with a few more saucy stories you wouldn't hear on TV...

[@michaeldeal8060]

I have that album. I wish there was a video of the whole night, the record is hilarious.

[@JensHollenberg]

Unbelievable! How can you look like this and go into a show. I adore him! R.I.P!!!

[@Mavrilon]

I love Sir Les !

[@cexilai5942]

Jacki Weaver in 2018 and at the age of 71 , is more successful than ever , having appeared in eight films. And been twice nominated for an Academy Award for best support actress .

[@saneman1977]

I want to be like Sir Les Patterson when I grow up.

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

saneman1977 I am Les Patterson now I’ve grown up!

[@barrycowen627]

I achieved your dream. 🥴

[@martm216]

Fabulous! And the support cast were great.

[@KeithJohnson.]

Absolutely hilarious 😆 never gets old

[@tonybeale4388]

This generation will miss comedy like this.

[@carpenter284]

Oh dear lord .. what a loss .. such a clever clever man

[@166PolarBear]

How on earth doe Barry keep a straight face when all the others are in fits, a true genius and so so funny

[@davidkavanagh9551]

As a kid I never got the man. And I'm gutted that I'm so late to the show so to speak. But now I can't stop watching the man

[@jid48]

Jackie Weaver is so good in this without saying a word brillant

[@shanethomas772]

Brilliant... And Jackie also ....I first remember her from ABC's Bellbird....she was a hot.. married to Roger a journalist I can't remember her character name.. tnx for the memory...

[@chasermalloy7406]

She wasn't actually in Bellbird. You're thinking of Lynette Curran. I used to confuse them too.

[@hirdy6]

He's just about got Parky in tears before he says a word. No worries!!!

[@midsurreyfarmalanrose4190]

Rest in peace matey xx

[@donalfinn4205]

I have only just discovered Les Patterson! How can that be?? He is brilliant!

[@ronaldtaylor7382]

les patterson is a work of art

[@suzannegamble9348]

There is no comedian now that does a drunk as well as this

[@Kelly14UK]

Yes. He is wearing a beautiful tie. Bless.

[@errcoche]

He really is a sublimely awful creation and quite current. Would be funny to have him railing against the MeToo movement.

[@TheresaPowers]

@@suzannegamble9348 Oh, yes there is. An American comic called Foster Brooks was the best. And I don't think that Les Patterson is very funny at all. Dame Edna is his best alter ego by a longshot.

[@suzannegamble9348]

@@TheresaPowers he died in 2001 but I remember him he was really funny at being drunk

[@zed51aleph]

RIP Sir Les Patterson. I'll miss you. Funny thing is - he's still an appropriate satire for certain politicians in Australia still to this day, who shall remain unnamed, but we all know who I'm talking about, don't we, ladies and gentlemen? RIP Barry Humphries. Australia, and dare I say the world, has lost one of it's greatest minds.

[@johnnortonsghost]

Every Australian knows who you're talking about 😉

[@mickkent1826]

Now I know how Barnaby Joyce developed his persona

[@grahamanswerth8979]

Great to see young Jackie Weaver. Beautiful woman at any stage of her life. But young... so pretty. Good old Les... great stuff now. 2019. OMG how time flies.

[@James-kv6kb]

Everytime things are a little slow he just lets out of a burp and they crack up

[@robertfurner1729]

i saw him inna one man show where he did 8 characters, broke the theatre, a true genius

[@dougiemcbriar1998]

Sad both these legends now passed on but not forgotten

[@hermanthetosser4219]

How can this sort of thing be forgotten as long as we aged now un our 30s are alive to carry this humour now in the 2020s against this wokey dopey dangerous wokey nonsense

[@murrayreed2881]

Still melt when i see Jacuie, what a Woman

[@junglejim99]

Sir Les Patterson is one of the greatest comic creations ever

[@cnoshoes7049]

With ya,love the shit he's managed to get down his front in early stuff

[@garymcpheat1139]

Saw Barry last night in Shrewsbury. An absolute legend.

[@suspensiondude]

Sir Les would never be allowed in the woke world we live in today. This character is a living legend!

[@kingy002]

Utter drivel.

[@tapster9657]

BH is so good at what he does, either Sl or DEE, his ability to think so fast is amazing Ask a question and he processes info so quick I love him, so entertaining

[@dnorfed]

Such a shame that SIR parky has now joined SIR les in the afterlife today. RIP two great people who have been entertaining us for years 🙏🙏

[@johnhanson5943]

The world will never be the same. Funny by reflecting reality. God bless, Barry. RiP.

[@hermanthetosser4219]

A much proper pizz head character to handle for the 1990s handles

[@kerrykelaher2607]

" sir les wood fit in well in australian politics !" 👏 laugh 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣

[@Gggmanlives]

i don't understand how he can keep character the whole time

[@salvagemonster3612]

Easy it ain’t funny

[@mikeryan7213]

@@salvagemonster3612 ah c'mon, it's terrific

[@nickvegas2459]

@@salvagemonster3612 how difficult is it for you to say "I don't get it"??

[@davidn3843]

Back in the late 70's or early 80's I was invited to a fancy dress party. This was in Adelaide South Australia. At the time I had a mate who was a dental technician. I remember him spending a few weeks making up some Sir Les teeth for me, which looked very authentic. On the night of the party I really looked the part. Grey wig the tacky suit, blotchy complextion, fake spew and spillage all down the front of my shirt and tie with the extra curricula in the trousers etcetera. I really looked the part. On the way to the party I was driving my 1960's VW beetle. We stopped at the bottle shop on the way to pick up beer. I popped the carton of ale on the back seet and proceeded to drive out of the pub down a steep driveway. As I approached the T junction at the bottom of the drive the carton of beer begun to slide off the back seat. I proceeded to swing around quickly to save the precious ale when I suddenly found myself fare square up the back end of a stopped car. 💥💥💥 Without thinking I jumped out in full Sir Les garb, ran up to the driver of the damaged vehicle to exchange details. I'll never forget the stunned look I got from this fellow when he saw me. 🤣 I think he thought I was genuinely an old derelict. I don't think he'll forget the night that Sir Less Patterson ran up his arse in a VW bug. We eventually got to the party where we had a ball, as we did back then in the late 70's early 80's. I've always had a soft spot for Sir Les, and I can say I had a small glimpse into his illustrious political world back in the day. ❤RIP Sir Les❤ Blessings and kindest regards David from Australia. 🌏 🙄☝️

[@Lerequindemort]

What an incredible talent. All very off the cuff and remains in that grotesque character. Hilarious.

[@JohnKorvell]

He has the blonde absolutely convulsed with laughter!!

[@helixator3975]

What are the odds of Sir Les and Barry Humphries passing on the same day! We’ll never see their like again. 😔

[@DavidWiese-u5f]

Love sir les

[@emmjay4876]

Spot on about being better than Edna, always makes me laugh my tits off! Thank you for uploading, made my day :0)

[@nealenewton4971]

We need Sir Les back asap. Anything other than the dross that is in power these days. Thanks for the great upload. :))

[@crunt6100]

Why he ever dropped Sir Les as his main character, baffles me. Out does Dame Edna by miles,, are you hearing me ?

[@MrDaiseymay]

JUSTIN JAMES--ABSOLUTELY !!

[@rapportlebon4823]

justin james I agree. Sir Les! So funny.

[@Longshanks1956]

Unfortunately, the Left have have not only killed free speech they've also decimated comedy.

[@prestcoldandy910]

You hit the nail on the head longshanks !!!!!

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

I’m with you on that one mate!

[@alanforrester6900]

Anyone who can make you laugh like him is priceless

[@brisbanefireprotection2947]

That was awesome thanks mate

[@talkingheadsforever]

Its just simply an amazing performance.

[@LinskaV2]

God I’d forgotten about “Red Sea pedestrian”.

[@Rhythmattica]

Fking Brilliant !