Barry Humphries
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Albo’s Spicks and Specks spot struck the right note, but won’t change the tune
You would have to have a heart of concrete to deny the PM his fun, but some voters are genuinely miffed at a time when Albanese is becoming increasingly unpopular.
- by Stephen Brook
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The theatre director who talent-spotted Barry Humphries
By 1958, Kenyan-born Eleanor Fazan was the first female director to have three shows running in the West End.
State memorial with a eulogy from the King? A dame wouldn’t have it any other way
Barry Humphries’ final send-off drew reflections from international celebrities, the prime minister and even King Charles III.
- by Michael Idato
Barry Humphries memorial as it happened: Iconic Australian actor, comedian farewelled in Sydney memorial
One of Australia’s most beloved satirists was farewelled in a state memorial at the Sydney Opera House today.
- by Andrew Hornery and Helen Pitt
‘Not as dumb as you look’ : Michael Parkinson’s greatest TV moments
While guests were also in for a lively grilling, Parkinson never made them feel they were being interrogated.
- by Rob Harris
Fit for a dame: Sydney Opera House to host Barry Humphries’ memorial
After a political tug-of-war between NSW and Victoria, it will be Sydney that hosts the late entertainer’s state memorial service.
- by Andrew Hornery
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All giggles and gowns as Jennifer Coolidge comes Down Under
Getting to play glam dress-ups for her new pals from Australia, is one of the unexpected bonuses of the White Lotus star’s “Jenaissance”.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Jock Zonfrillo’s top-secret Sydney funeral
The family have requested that the close circle of guests not share any information on the top-secret funeral.
- by Andrew Hornery
Barry Humphries’ state funeral to be held in Sydney
Legendary comic Barry Humphries will be honoured with a state funeral in Sydney, after his family declined an offer from the Victorian government.
- by Nell Geraets
Props to you: Humphries hallowed haul of costumes comes out of the closet
From Dame Edna’s sequined gowns to Sir Les Patterson’ s artfully stained suits, what the future holds for much of Humphries’s memorabilia remains unclear.
- by Andrew Hornery
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