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The Latest Breaking News from Barry Humphries

Alison Hammond’s greatest moments, from toppling sailors to cracking up Harrison Ford

Just a few of the iconic TV moments the Brummie star has given us over the years...

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, May 28

Midsomer Murders is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

Opera House curtain call for luminary Barry Humphries

The Sydney Opera House will host the state memorial for Barry Humphries where the life and career of the internationally acclaimed performer will be honoured.

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‘He was a hero of mine’: Nick Cave’s emotional tribute to Barry Humphries

Australian rock singer Nick Cave has described late entertainer Barry Humphries as a "great inspiration" for him growing up.

The New Daily

Hannah Gadsby’s new TV special celebrates love and happiness – but there’s no slowing down yet

In their new Netflix stand-up show ‘Something Special’, Hannah Gadsby is done with the doom and gloom – at least for now.

ABC News

Back to the future with ABC’s reshuffle as content once again crowned king

Restructure will see all staff working in either news or content, as well as a few redundancies along the way. Plus: reality show contestant’s Lazarus moment

The Guardian - AU

Friday essay: cancellation or conflicted joy – grappling with the work of our 'art monsters'

Author Claire Dederer started off writing a book about the film director Roman Polanski. Forty-five years ago, Polanski fled the United States after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

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Barry Humphries to be farewelled in Sydney instead of home city Melbourne

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirms Barry Humphries's family has chosen Sydney as the city for the entertainer's service, despite him being born in Melbourne.

ABC News

State service for Barry Humphries to be held in Sydney

Legendary comedian Barry Humphries will be honoured with a state funeral in Sydney, after his family declined an offer for a service in Melbourne.

The New Daily

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries to get STATE funeral after intimate family ceremony

The plans for Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries' funeral have been announced following a small family ceremony after the comedian's death last month aged 89

Daily Mirror

TV Tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, May 7

The Coronation Concert is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

Drag performer Dolly Diamond determined to sparkle and keep tradition alive, despite threats

RuPaul isn't a new phenomenon — drag as entertainment has been around for a long time. Performers and supporters say it has a proud history and those who want to see it repressed are fighting a losing battle.

ABC News

Letter: Barry Humphries obituary

Rob Harris writes: I found myself looking at an imposing gentleman in an exquisite suit

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Albanese GET UP! Get OFF That Chair What Are You DOING?

Stop it babe, this isn't like you.

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AFP

'Dame Edna' comedian to get state funeral in Australia

Sydney (AFP) - Late comedian Barry Humphries -- best known to audiences as "Dame Edna Everage" -- will receive a state funeral in his native Australia, the country's prime minister has said.

The New Daily

Cancel culture, women and an oath: Albanese’s sit-down with Piers Morgan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sparked controversy after sitting down with polarising broadcaster Piers Morgan while in Britain.

The New Daily

Barry Humphries state funeral to be hosted by three governments

Barry Humphries is set be honoured with a joint state funeral to be hosted by the Victorian, New South Wales and Commonwealth governments.

ABC News

Barry Humphries to be honoured with joint state funeral, PM Anthony Albanese reveals

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed New South Wales and Victoria will jointly host a state funeral for late satirist Barry Humphries who died last month.

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The Conversation

From 'technicolour yawn' to 'draining the dragon': how Barry Humphries breathed new life into Australian slang

If slang is the people’s poetry, then Australia lost a poet last week.

The New Daily

The night I cooked schnitty for Barry Humphries

Why, as a raw beginner aged just 12, was I cooking for superstar Barry Humphries? The context of the night goes thus.

Liverpool Echo

Celebrity deaths in 2023: All the stars we've lost so far this year

We've lost some of our most loved famous faces in 2023

Daily Mirror

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries 'secretly battled inoperable cancer for years before death'

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries revealed he had surgery for cancer in 2021, but it's emerged he was still battling the disease when he died on April 22

The Canberra Times

Recalling Barry Humphries, Dame Edna and dangling modifiers

My 1989 uni assignment was an obituary for the then 55-year-old comedian.

Evening Standard

Barry Humphries funeral: Dame Edna Everage star laid to rest in private gathering with only 24 hours notice

The beloved Australian comedian died on April 22 aged 89 following complications from hip replacement surgery

The New Daily

The Ferguson Report: Australia re-imagining its military as completely imaginary

Defence Minister Richard Marles & Marles said, 'We are trying to re-imagine an army which is more mobile and can project.'

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