As Dame Edna he was one of British talk show host Michael Parkinson's most popular regular guests and the gladioli-clutching matron even featured on the US comedy drama Ally McBeal.

Behind the vibrant frocks and Dame Edna mask, Barry Humphries endured painfully dark times. Here we look at his struggles over the years, away from the iconic character ...

The Australian is to star alongside rock star Jon Bon Jovi as the show attempts to end a ratings slump which may threaten its future. Dame Edna will play Claire Otoms in a plot line producers are ...

The Personal Collection” auction includes the dresses that Humphries wore in character as Dame Edna Everage, as well as first ...

A pair of Dame Edna Everage’s glasses sold for £37,800 at auction, exceeding the estimated price by over 25 times. The ...

Show more You are cordially invited to join housewife gigastar Dame Edna Everage as she throws open her portals to the Radio 2 audience for a very special at home for Boxing Day -Dame Edna's ...

From Dame Edna Everage's outlandish dresses and snazzy spectacles to paintings and books, items from the personal collection ...

A collection of Dame Edna Everage’s iconic spectacles, dazzling dresses, rare books, and paintings from the late comedian ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Among the star’s dresses up for sale was a scarlet chiffon evening gown, worn by Humphries as Dame Edna at the Royal Variety Show in 2013, which fetched £21,420. Benedict Winter, head of sale, private ...