The Dame Edna Experience

The Dame Edna Experience (1987-1989)

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The Dame Edna Experience is a British television comedy talk-show hosted by Dame Edna Everage (a character played by Australian satirist Barry Humphries). It ran for twelve regular episodes on ITV, plus two Christmas specials from 12 September 1987 – 22 December 1989.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Christiaan Barnard, Tony Curtis, Grace Jones, Jeffrey ArcherDec 16, 1989
S02E05Lauren Bacall, Gerald Durrell, Tom Jones, Jeffrey ArcherDec 9, 1989
S02E04Jason Donovan, Michael Gambon, Glenys Kinnock, Malcolm McDowell, Antony Sher, David Suchet, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jeffrey ArcherDec 2, 1989
S02E03Edward Heath, Dolph Lundgren, Dusty SpringfieldNov 18, 1989
S02E02Magnus Magnusson, Liza Minnelli, Vivienne WestwoodNov 11, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Dame Edna Experience premiere?

The Dame Edna Experience premiered on 14 April 1987.

Who was the host of The Dame Edna Experience?

Barry Humphries portrayed the character of Dame Edna Everage and served as the host of The Dame Edna Experience.

What was the format of The Dame Edna Experience?

The Dame Edna Experience was a talk show that had a live audience and featured celebrities as guests.

Who was the first guest on The Dame Edna Experience?

The first guest on The Dame Edna Experience was Australian actress Jane Turner.

What was the catchphrase of Dame Edna in The Dame Edna Experience?

The catchphrase of Dame Edna in The Dame Edna Experience was "Hello possums!"

Did Dame Edna interview any international guests in The Dame Edna Experience?

Yes, The Dame Edna Experience featured international guests like Cher, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Liza Minnelli.

Did The Dame Edna Experience use a set or not?

Yes, The Dame Edna Experience had a set that was designed to look like a living room.

What was the name of the band that played on The Dame Edna Experience?

The band that played on The Dame Edna Experience was called the "Gina Bachauer Quartet."

Did The Dame Edna Experience have any recurring characters?

Yes, The Dame Edna Experience had recurring characters like Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries) and Madge Allsop (Emily Perry).

Who played the character of Madge Allsop in The Dame Edna Experience?

The character of Madge Allsop was played by Emily Perry in The Dame Edna Experience.

Who was the last guest on The Dame Edna Experience?

The last guest on The Dame Edna Experience was Australian actor Bryan Brown.

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