| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (1 hr.) ; 274233374 bytes |
| Summary |
The 'lives and times' of the legendary Barry Humphries and his alter egos Dame Edna, Sir Les and Sandy Stone are showcased in this critically-acclaimed 4-part series reviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald as 'a genuine masterpiece'.Barry plays 'tour guide' as he charts the evolution of Australia from the fastidious Fifties to the extravagant Eighties.Dame Edna bestows her wisdom on social etiquette, fashion and much more. Sir Les talks politics, the sexual revolution and his friendships with those at the top, while Sandy Stone ponders nervous breakdowns, the arrival of television and Australia's own lamington. This special Redux Edition has been digitally remastered in widescreen with updated graphics - breathing new life into the original series .Relive Australia's journey through the decades with the nation's sharpest social commentator and best-loved entertainer |
| Event |
Broadcast 2012-08-19 at 16:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: PG |
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Civilization -- Australian influences.
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Communism.
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Etiquette.
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Humphries, Barry, 1934-.
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Popular music history.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Mitchell, David, director
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Humphries, Barry, host
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Edna Everage, Dame, contributor
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Laws, John, contributor
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Patterson, Les, contributor
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Stone, Sandy, contributor
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Tougher, Margaret, contributor
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