The Dame Edna Experience
In each of these comical talk-show-parodies, without actual script continuity, the outrageously frocked diva-type character Dame Edna Everage, a transvestite part of Australian comedian Barry Humphries, receives in her exclusive, grand luxury residence, where she 'holds court' for the happy few, several international celebrities (actors, singers...) which are all expected to be humbly grateful for the priceless privilege to get an audience with her, and receive both inclusive praise ('we stars') and constant sneers displaying the host's utter superiority, while the public gets a similarly whimsical treatment. Her good-for-nothing sidekick, ancient 'bridesmaid' Madge Allsop, is another cross-dresser, whose main function is to be shamelessly abused.
- 1987-1989
- 2 seasons
- Comedy, Talk & Interview
In each of these comical talk-show-parodies, without actual script continuity, the outrageously frocked diva-type character Dame Edna Everage, a transvestite part of Australian comedian Barry Humphries, receives in her exclusive, grand luxury residence, where she 'holds court' for the happy few, several international celebrities (actors, singers...) which are all expected to be humbly grateful for the priceless privilege to get an audience with her, and receive both inclusive praise ('we stars') and constant sneers displaying the host's utter superiority, while the public gets a similarly whimsical treatment. Her good-for-nothing sidekick, ancient 'bridesmaid' Madge Allsop, is another cross-dresser, whose main function is to be shamelessly abused.
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1989
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
41 mins
Starring guests Douglas Fairbanks Jnr, Ron Reagan Jnr, Chubby Checker and Jane Fonda.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
42 mins
Starring guests Lisa Minelli, Magnus Magnusson, Derek Jameson and Vivienne Westwood.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
41 mins
Starring guests The Rt. Hon, Edward Heath, BE MP, Dusty Springfield and Dolph Lundgren.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
42 mins
Starring guests Jason Donovan, Michael Gambon, David Suchet, Malcolm McDowell, Tim Piggot-Smith, Anthony Sher and Glenys Kinnock.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
41 mins
Starring guests Lauren Bacall, Gerald Durrel and Tom Jones.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
Starring guests Tony Curtis, Grace Jones, Anne Charleston and Professor Christiaan Barnard.
Episode 7