Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries) 1982. Pt. 1.

[@LPJack02]

RIP Barry Humphries (February 17, 1934 - April 22, 2023), aged 89 And RIP Sir Michael Parkinson (March 28, 1935 - August 16, 2023), aged 88 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@willgiles6848]

It’s so sad, what a life and what a talent!

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Undeniably Jack , in my opinion a comic genious - such desperately sad news .

[@caeserromero3013]

RIP Bazza .

[@paulmichaelrichardson6582]

Without doubt jack.Nobody made me laugh like bazza.Great innings and thanx for the laughs

[@peterjongsma3221]

I'm laughing and crying at The Wake. Thank you KZbin.

[@genefogarty5395]

I had tears in my eyes in less than 2 minutes!!! Guy was fookin hilarious, we need this type of humor back, now more than ever.

[@TimBadger-w7d]

Haven’t seen this for 40 years! The tears are flowing😂

[@lintym]

It just would not be allowed, sadly 😅😅

[@larryboyes7276]

​@@lintym indeed. Glad I'm of an age that didnt miss out.

[@Amethyst_Friend]

@@lintym Why not?

[@paulmichaelrichardson6582]

The funniest guy ever

[@Zlervo]

May Barry Humphries rest in peace. He brought laughter and cheer to many.

[@andrewj44]

This is Sir Les at his finest. I have tears of laughter and sadness when I watch this. Thanks Barry Humphries for all the laughs over the years. You were the greatest.

[@robinaboy]

All without swearing. His humour is subtle but at the same time sledgehammer blunt. Brilliant.

[@rhamiemanuelmoura-yameen8416]

@robinaboy "sledgehammer blunt" I like that. Had to look up the word : shirt lifter and watch the 1981 film clip : Gallipoli. The second , I remember from the annual Anzac Day and many visits to Turkey. The first , well what piece of clothing comes off first in an intimate scene ? As Sir Les would say : "Are you with me ?" 🤣🙄

[@mrbutcher481]

It’s his timing. The little waves. The disgusting behaviour and burps. He is fantastically politically incorrect and simply a comic genius.

[@robinsanders5541]

Couldn’t agree more! I’d love to see more ridiculous misogynistic characters in comedy. The sad thing is, a lot of people are too stupid to realize these characters are a lampoon of the type… ruining the fun for everyone else!

[@chasermalloy7406]

@@robinsanders5541 Yep, he is doing exactly that lampooning and to an extent lambasting those types. The wowsers simply can not identify that subtlety in it.

[@simonkeyse8185]

...and the casual adjustment of that saveloy he has in his trousers..

[@ianswan1283]

Absolutely. One of the best

[@kerryosborne5820]

He makes me laugh more than anyone or anything. Thank you Sir Les, and the acquaintances you so graciously put up with, Edna and Barry. Maybe they could marry each other and get out of your hair.

[@artrandy]

As a 'shirtlifter' myself, I've always adored this performance, and Barry's comedic persona of Sir Les is up there with the greats......

[@artrandy]

@@peterclarke3990 In the 1980's, and arrested on a charge of gross indecency with another male (a charge no longer on the statute books) because I argued with a Met Police officer, a series of police officers subsequently shouted through the 'wicket' of the cell door, f***ing shirtlifter, whenever they passed by. That's what I took seriously, certainly not Barry and his brilliant comedy performance illustrating casual abuse. I was found not guilty, by the way............ edit: Mr Clarke then deleted his silly accusation that Barry's performance was abuse.

[@zzbudzz]

What is a " shirt lifter" sorry I'm a American

[@joandar1]

@@zzbudzz A way of describing this is if you have lower your trousers and underwear your bum is not exposed until you raise/lift your shirt. Or here it is a way of saying back then Poofta. We now call these people Gay. Do not be sorry for being American, Be Proud and love your Country! John, Australia.

[@patricialangley5143]

Respect !

[@66secularist]

A gay person.

[@ShaneC27]

This is exactly the type of thing that would never be allowed on our screens now - but really should be!!!

[@mimeartiste887]

ShaneC27 you can't have been watching Australian Liberal Party in action at Parliament house as reported on ABC(tv) 4 corners. Numerous members have been bonking their staff, resulting in a "NO Bonking Law" lol

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

@@mimeartiste887 nowhere near as bad as the drunken orgies and philandering of the whitlam/hawke era, however...

[@ShaneC27]

@@mimeartiste887 😂😂😂😂

[@mimeartiste887]

@@ShaneC27 Update: A most celebrated Australian of our time, ladies & gentlemen tonight Sir Les Portterson..😉😇🥱

[@markwhiting3123]

Yer me 2 30 years ago

[@leokimvideo]

Sir Les, such a complicated character, and always so cutting edge. These days comedy skits like this would be banned

[@Tony-lv8uh]

Brilliant. I haven’t heard the term “shirt lifter” for decades!

[@jimdeadlock]

uphill gardener is another old favourite

[@lloydnaylor6113]

Pillow biter was another , no insult intended by the way , just a different era.

[@ChristopherLightfoot-zu3kb]

Del Boy would often say “ Bandit” and “ Stoke On Trent “ (Bent) in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES. 😂😂😂😂 80s sitcoms were the best.

[@manuelahrasky8472]

I’m a proud lefty, feminist 74 year old who grew up in Tasmania (that bushy island state) and also grew up with the incomparable Barry Humphries. I adored him and all his alters, including the hilariously revolting Sir Les, our greatest ever representative at the Court of St James. I am so grateful for the treasure trove of videos such as this to be found online. We need Barry and his capacity to make us laugh to the point of tears more than ever in these ghastly times. RIP Barry Humphries 🩷🙏

[@Chris-wj8fz]

Me too white Australian male 72 born Melbourne grew up brisbane with a family culture of goons and Pete and dud and Barry humphries.

[@biffin62]

R.I.P. Barry Humphries. Truly one of the greats! An unforgettable talent.

[@Actingskint]

Beautifully crafted character . Timing impeccably, the rise and fall of laughter . Little asides , eyebrow raises , innuendos a plenty , play on word puns , all skillfully delivered ,combined with mannerisms you can't help but be drawn in by . A true master of his class , & simply one of the best guests to ever appear on parky . Along with Peter Sellers , Peter Ustinov, Billy Connolly ......

[@SJ0068]

Such a sad loss not only to Australia but the world. Barry was such a hugely talented individual and we'll never have anyone else like him. My sympathy goes out to his family.

[@MrsPisaroni]

Gloriously non PC. RIP a legend

[@justhimo2728]

did he die 😳 Barry!!

[@David-uq6yb]

Thanks Barry for all the laughs. So upset to see you leave us. One of a kind. Goodnight Les… RIP.

[@jamescashin288]

I lived in London in the 1980's and I would often see Mr. Humphries on his push bike rolling around the West End. To me, Sir Les was his best act, hands down. Pure Comic Genius. RIP Sir Les.

[@darrenjennings4483]

"Are you with me?" We are, Sir Les but sadly you're no longer with us and we're the poorer for it. Vale Barry Humphries.

[@nobody-x7g]

A great highly intelligent man. Lets hope we get this humour back someday.

[@hisheroship]

Until true masculinity comes back, true humour, can’t come back. Everyone is so sensitive. And easily offended.

[@TheLefthand21]

The Brits and Aussies go hand in hand with comedy...Humphries is a genius

[@MrDaiseymay]

SAME COARSE BAWDY IREVERENT CULTURE. IT'S GENETIC. AND DON'T FORGET THE ORIGINS OF THEIR POPULATION, AND WHY.

[@Antipodean33]

The Brits and Aussies make not only the best comedy in the world, but also the best music in the world. Along with some American musos and comedians. No other country/race comes close

[@nigeriavintagepictures4385]

@@Antipodean33 trevor Noah is south african tho

[@Antipodean33]

@@nigeriavintagepictures4385 Who is Trevor Noah? Is he the equivalent of Humphries or Monty Python or Sacha Baron "Borat" Cohen?

[@delailama736]

@@Antipodean33 Trevor Noah is the unfunny guy that took over from one of those American comedy geniuses.

[@charlesharris3248]

A proper comedian. No one like him. A stand out amongst the supine comedians of today. Here’s to Sir Les, the greatest cultural attaché to the court of St James the UK will ever see 😅❤

[@kernow9324]

I had tears running down my cheeks watching that. Barry Humphries is a genius.

[@blagger42]

So funny

[@backfirematty3526]

Imagine this on TV today, fuck me there would be a shit storm!

[@paulcooke574]

Great value ol Barry

[@mrh5505]

Proper Job.. 😉

[@big500]

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watch this clip and others with Barry Humphries and every time I end up with tears of laughter. Genuinely a comic genius.👍👍

[@rocketrod1444]

Sir Les Patterson , the most handsome and charismatic man on Australian television . R.I.P Bazza 💔

[@mrmickking19]

I first saw Barry Humphries live around the time this was recorded. My jaws ached with laughter. I have never laughed so much in my entire life and never will again.

[@ianthomas5955]

I saw Barry at the Palace Theatre in Manchester in 1982 - "An Intimate Evening With Barry Humphries" it was billed. He did four hours straight without a break and revealed many other characters besides Edna and Sir Les that I'd never seen before - these must be reserved strictly for his live stage performances. The show was brilliantly original and absolutely hilarious - never flagged for a minute. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the greatest comedy genius of all time.

[@maggiemag9695]

Ian Thomas

[@martinplatt5928]

Agreed 100%

[@dielaughing73]

My parents saw him some time before that and showed me his Sandy Stone performance on TV. My god, such finesse and timing! I've never seen it since, but just found it here: K8eJyfB_Gi4 -- VERY excited to see it again :)

[@crystalheart9]

Just what I've seen here on youtube is wonderful, I don't know how he does it! Lucky you to see him in person!

[@Suburbangeek]

+ Ken - Yes, I saw Humphries around the same time in Sydney and he was incredible.

[@paulredhead8603]

'More culture than a penicillin factory'. Brilliant.

[@Johntheheroman]

Brilliant line isn't it :)

[@justjennie7394]

😂😂😂😂

[@willmcc5063]

I cried Les is awesome,, he represented the humor of the old Australia where anything could be said without really offending anyone BECAUSE we ALL had a sense of humor & never really took any offense & being sent up by anyone,, UNLIKE the NEW Breed who JUST DONT GET IT much to the nations detriment,,,

[@johncannon841]

I had tears in my eyes too... just for the fun

[@StonyRC]

I agree, it's the same the world over. The snowflake generation is in charge and people's feelings are more important than facts.

[@harryf1ashman]

and the irony was he was sending up white Australia. He really was a comic genius.

[@adamlund7825]

Hes laughing at you not with you mate.

[@willmcc5063]

@@adamlund7825 so what Im laughing at you at the moment.

[@panchopuskas1]

First saw him in theatre in London in the 60s. What a show. The best comic of his generation, anywhere. The Aussies should make him an official national treasure.

[@wishmaster7438]

He is our national treasure.

[@ThePayola123]

Warp Prime 42 He's very well endowed...!!!

[@gregtuck6684]

harry bel z afonte

[@joanbrown6580]

True

[@peterfromgw4615]

Tom, Barry is a national treasure. He’s from Melbourne and loved by all. His characters (especially Sir Les) are loved by most Australians (except my wife but she loves Dame Edna)....

[@garyscott4105]

Absolute class! When comedians could tell FUNNY jokes!

[@dallesamllhals9161]

HUSH NOW! FUNNY ain't funney - anymore....Git it?

[@malanders7305]

He described the person who cancelled him from the Melbourne Comedy Festival as being as funny as a fire in an orphanage.

[@genefogarty5395]

@@malanders7305 LMFAO!!! That's Barry at his best. He always got the best of his detractors because he told the truth which is the best comedy.

[@barryfoster453]

Absolutely wonderful. I wish Sir Les was around today! A true legend, Barry.

[@RAMSEYM2402]

Barry Humphries and Sir Ken Dodd are my two favourite comics. Both comic geniuses and I'm so sad to hear Barry has now died😢

[@alansalter1836]

He was absolutely bloody brilliant what character never ever to be replaced 😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@dougiemcbriar1998]

Map of Tasmania, comedic genius. God bless you sir

[@RobertThomson-y4m]

Watched this so many times. It's brilliant. Simoly brilliant from beginning to end.....

[@yortsemloh1156]

I’d dare say Barry is the funniest person to ever live.

[@firefighterps2]

Agree completely.

[@colinmunro7337]

Norman Gunston would be neck and neck with Sir les

[@davidjones5837]

Ever hear of Benny Hill? He did all of this same thing generally, and much more, and was born ten years earlier than Humphries. I watch this, and his Edna potrayal, which are quite good, but I know I've seen this before, and my mind goes right back to Benny Hill. Them being literally a world apart may explain some of the imitation aspects, but it leads one to think, who came first, the Benny or the Barry? I side with Benny, primarily because he was older. I first saw Hill, and all of his wonderful hilarity, in the late seventies on American PBS. I just caught wind of Humphries today, on KZbin. Perhaps, if I had seen Humphries 45 years ago, and Hill just now, my view would be different. Just saying...

[@chasermalloy7406]

@@davidjones5837 Hill was brilliant, different type of comedy though. I don't actually see any parallel.

[@Joenerk]

​@@davidjones5837I'm a big fan of both but yeah very different humour. Slapstick vs satire. They both were masters at word play though.

[@saracenseven8314]

Utter utter genious. Wish there was more Les patterson was just brilliant.

[@MS-ho9wq]

Austrajia has "more culture than a penicillin factory"... 😂😂😂 Barry, I miss you mate. You were before my time; although I remember you on telly when I was a kid, I was never old enough to truly appreciate you. And only now am I appreciating you after many years of not availing myself of the wonders that KZbin could present. But I miss you all the same. You've always loomed large. Extraordinary comedian and a great Australian. Vale!

[@johnnavarro9169]

My Dad and I used to watch him all the time, my Dad saw him for the first time at a theater in Subiaco, West Australia. The guy played 5 different characters during the show and it wasn't till the end he realised it was all one guy. Much loved and talented man.

[@MrBenHaynes]

A nice nights entertainment?

[@simonbenson8740]

The Regal Theatre. Remember it well.

[@charliebrady3751]

One of them being Lance Boyle, from the peak Union organisation, A.C.U.N.T! Not a bit like Bob Hawke... Was it An Evenings Intercourse with..?

[@davidthwaites3815]

Brought tears to my eyes. Oh those good old days. Thanks you tube. Bring it on.

[@splodge57]

"You'll be all right on your next trip to the Philipines' Timeless comedy, had me in stitches.

[@woodie0044]

So politically incorrect, and so bloody marvellous. We need Sir Les to lead a cultural revolution to get Australia back on track! Thanks BH :)

[@MrDaiseymay]

--TO GET US, BACK ON TRACK.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Here here👍🌏

[@grantbuchanan7295]

Not only Australia, NZ's fucked as well.

[@JonathanQuy]

Absolutely brilliant..there's simply nothing to compare to Barry Humphries and his wonderful characters. A genuine one off

[@LampoonGoon]

R.I.P. SIR BARRY HUMPHRIES - You gave us so many premium laughs, I grew up with you and finally outwards, because of Sir Les. GOD BLESS YA AND I KNOW HE GULPED WHEN HE KNEW YOU WERE COMING, YA BEAUTY!

[@allancrotch2953]

Fukcing great as a 64 year old Brit i miss the honesty of the past

[@copferthat]

Absolutely right Allan. You can feel the snowflakes melting under this son of Australia

[@davidjones5837]

Funny Allan, but I just went on about how it seems Benny Hill did all of this type of thing, with another KZbin commenter who "dare I say that Humphries is the greatest comedian of all time.", to which I suggested Hill. Being from the UK, care to comment on Benny versus Barry? Who do you believe was doing this stuff first? I guess maybe it really doesn't matter, both are very funny men. Perhaps they developed their comedy concurrently, as they were literally a world apart. And I imagine the Aussies will vote Humphries and The Brits will vote Hill. And we Americans are caught somewhere in between... hahaha. My vote goes with Hill, probably because I saw him probably 45 or so years ago, whereas I just caught the Edna/Patterson skits today. CHEERS!!

[@alanrix5344]

Aint political incorrectness great in the right hands ,Humphries is a genius

[@clooper1960]

Being a Tasmanian and a Barry Humphreys, aka Sir Les Patterson, fan from way back, I'd like to confirm Sir Les's description of the Tasmanian "continent" as being bushy and triangular in shape.

[@johnadams-wp2yb]

The apex of ozzie talent. A brilliant ad-libber, writer, actor.

[@bradleybaum9000]

john adams er.... that's aussie talent! Lol.

[@carolepworth2857]

Its Aussie not Ozzie

[@davidpeters6536]

The amazing Barry as Sir Les always cracks me up. So long, you will be missed.

[@kevinlongman007]

I love Sir Les Patterson. This would never be allowed on TV today!

[@adow77]

Also note that he manages to be outrageously funny without dropping the F or C bomb once. Modern comedians take note.

[@stephen300o6]

He's on TV, watch the live show.

[@bmcgoo6027]

You mean he doesn't say Fuck or Cunt?

[@V1DE0DR0ME]

He did say Tasmania... lol

[@trudyfox938]

What about the P word? ;)

[@teameymelli1]

yeah ok sure. times change bozo

[@wilfredofigueroa66]

R.I.P. Barry Humphries (Dame Edna). We thank you for all the laughs you provided with your incredible wit, facial expressions and hilarious costumes. You were born to bring joy and side splitting laughter to us all. Thank goodness for KZbin we can continue to laugh and even cry from laughing through all the clips available to us. I suspect that many people will take advantage of this and maybe even have Dame Edna parties while viewing these HILARIOUS clips for years to come. If you don't laugh at theses clips you probably should see a doctor and have your funny bone checked out for they are guaranteed to make you laugh.

[@davidevans3498]

I fear we will never see his like again. With just two characters he gave so many laughs over so many for decades. Thank you Barry

[@artistryinglass943]

Watch Sandy Stone - character #3

[@sidburgess8781]

Brilliant comedian, it’s sad that so many people find so much to be offended by these days, Barry Humphries Will be sadly missed RIP.

[@7shakespeare]

A ridiculously funny man who brought honest humour to lighten the darkness of this worlds deceit.

[@photo161]

What a uniquely wonderful legacy he left for all of us to enjoy for all time...

[@robertmunyard7773]

Still watching, still enjoying, absolutely brilliant, where are they today ? there are no comedians today, that’s why everyone is so miserable.

[@terrythekittieful]

Sacha Baron-Cohen for me is the lone comedic great we have today. Can't think of anyone else.

[@vjab1108]

This is what is missing on TV today.

[@l214laus]

R.I.P. Barry Humphries. An iconic comedian and silly figure in our life and times.

[@alfern1770]

What an awesome comedian! I can't get enough of his characters! God bless Barry Humphries...

[@gladiator22666]

Ah yes .....so glad I was born in the time before the world turned on its head ! This is great stuff.....pure magic 👍

[@jongadsby1623]

Parky clearly loved having barry ( Sir Les ) on his shows wonderful comedy!!!!!

[@emmapeart6101]

Rest in peace Barry Humphries, a great comic legend ❤.

[@simonbate7285]

Let's hope Sir Les and Michael Parkinson keep bantering wherever...RIP

[@ivorlewis1739]

Good humour at its very best !

[@arrandodge9932]

Sir Les, you affronted everyone, but you offended no one, genius comedy by Barry! It might not pass muster past today's snowflakes, but all my friends of all cultures and sexualities agree that this man was bloody fantastic! Like Alf Garnett, the character was a caricature, so what was said in the routine was the opinion of nobody in particular. Will never be equalled. Love and respect to all the world over.

[@rumination2399]

Genius. It gets overused but he really deserves the label. Comedic genius.

[@Tarneyable]

Comedy Genius. No other words.

[@darahdoyle3176]

This man was a comic genius, even the perfectly timed and executed burp/retches are just amazing. RIP

[@martinlintzgy1361]

Miss comedy like this. Lets hope that youtube does not take this down.

[@michaels5928]

Les, we need you more than ever back on Aussie TV

[@SuperPercy66]

RIP Sir Les. Shame, that his and Dame Edna’s paths never crossed.

[@iandibley8032]

Les is a crack up before the Politically Correct Brigade cocked things up. Barry Humphries is quite brilliant.

[@thevonqualiser7556]

RIP Barry. Arguably the funniest man ever.

[@fylbin]

The bit about the ointment is genius.

[@collieclone]

The innuendo about Preparation H, "applied without the applicator" with the hand he shook Parky's with, had me in pain of laughter. Coupled with the way he carefully sat down, this was genius!!

[@pampossum9431]

I stil cry with laughter everytime I see this, pure hilarity and genius.

[@davidempson9764]

Utter Genius snd a master of his profession , we will not see his like often if ever again , Barry deserves a genuine Knighthood with an applicator !!!! Both Patky & Barry were heavy Drinkers in their day , but a surprtb combination they made on many occasions. From a Pommie Poofta

[@thrippleton]

Brilliant - utterly brilliant!

[@dorotheehiebsch1204]

Very few, can keep people laughing from start to finish. Bloody brilliant, miss our Aussie and British humour...

[@martm216]

Wonderful wonderful. 'This Sheila did a streak in the back of the cab ... flashed the map of Tasmania ... long story short the driver said, 'Sorry dear, haven't you got anything smaller?' ' Credit to Parky too. Plays the straight-man part to perfection.

[@lloydnaylor6113]

Bit on the bushy side too 😂

[@martm216]

@@lloydnaylor6113 indeed! 😂

[@dunny614278]

R.I.P mate. You will be missed

[@ianmcdonald9885]

Legend is a word that shouldn’t be overused but Barry is a legend of comedy 😊

[@sachah2400]

No woke rubbish with this legend.

[@davidb6681]

I’m crying,sublime!

[@johnedwards1685]

Quite apart from the Cultural Attaché’s insightful thoughts and wisdom, I just love the fact that Parky is laughing throughout the entire interview whilst desperately trying to keep a straight face.

[@kevinbeck6785]

Saturday nights with Parky, magic times when BBC was a proper channel

[@mikeyb444]

True comedy at it's very best.. Always loved Sir Les!

[@Dave_Billing]

RIP Barry. You were an absolute legend!

[@michaellovell1368]

An absolute breath of fresh air.....well not exactly FRESH. Up there with the funniest comics EVER.

[@andyjamestf]

RIP to this guy, what a legend

[@NxDoyle]

Damn, Humphries is a fucking treasure.

[@martinplatt5928]

100% correct

[@dielaughing73]

Exactly what I came here to say. A bloody dinkum Aussie treasure. Strewth!

[@NZVideoGuy]

The GOAT of comedy. We'll miss you Barry.

[@aue82a]

classic, we just lost him. Fondly remembered.

[@firefighterps2]

Heaven just got a hell of a lot funnier. RIP sir.

[@scott2193]

Class act can you imagine if that was on TV today. They would be hell on😂

[@fisherrich100]

Classic comedian. This is bloody hilarious. Will be sadly missed by many. RIP Barry.

[@rowancrew2934]

What a tremendous gift this man has,he is so good because he knows all of us so well.

[@grahamelliott7276]

Outrageous and funny in equal measure. A one-off. RIP Barry Humphries.

[@BarbaraFanDallas]

RIP Barry Humphries, just so funny x

[@messenger8279]

The dribbling and burps and are but perfectly timed. A good old bloody Aussie legend.

[@jeremysmith7691]

Absolute comedy genius. His brain is like a supercomputer. It’s astonishing to watch this really, i wish Sir Les were around today . R.I.P Barry

[@ianmurray3974]

Barry isn't dead mate.

[@andywhysall6744]

Thought he was when he fell off a cliff in Cornwall. But turned out not to be and all was right again with him recounting his adventure as only he can. .