Patterson's humour abounds in such a wide range of racist and sexual stereotypes that it would offend almost anyone who takes it at face value.
He boasts of his prowess with his "Girl Friday" and his trips to Bangkok "rub and tug shops".
He jokes that "the best place to hide something from a Pom is under a bar of soap".
He also resents Australians having died "stopping a bullet for the Pommy Empire".
Character origins
By Humphries' own account, the character of Patterson first appeared in a one-man show that he performed at the St. Georgeleagues club in Sydney in January 1974. Appearing in the guise of the boorish, loud-mouthed and uncultured Patterson, Humphries claimed to be that club's own entertainments officer as he introduced the next act, Dame Edna Everage. As Humphries recalled, "I understood later that many members of the audience thought Les was genuinely a club official, which says a lot for his charm and sincerity". Later that same year, the character (by now identified as Australia's cultural attaché to the Far East) was revived in a two-week cabaret appearance that Humphries performed at the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong. In Humphries' words, "The English merchant bankers and commodity brokers and Australian accountants there all recognised Les as someone they knew in the Australian diplomatic corps, and took him to their hearts." Patterson went on to play an even larger role in Humphries' next one-man show in London, Housewife, Superstar! (1976), delivering a lengthy monologue that was included on the original cast album.
Sir Leslie Colin Patterson. Wit, sage, raconteur, late Cultural Attaché to the Court of St James and Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the International Cheese Board.
published: 30 Nov 2021
Live & Rampant! Les Patterson has a Stand Up
UNCENSORED Recorded LIVE at The Whitehall Theatre
1996
published: 05 Feb 2015
Sir Les Patterson - The Don Lane Show appearance - Late Feb 1983
Hugely popular.
When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
The comments were so good I didn't want to lose any by redoing the post when the error was first pointed out in 2019.
Once again, the show went to air in late February1983.
-Ash Wednesday fires 16 February 1983
-Bob Hawke's election 5 March 1983
published: 07 Feb 2019
Les Patterson discusses Joan Collins with Michael Willesee
Les Patterson on Australian TV in the early 1980's
published: 26 Apr 2011
Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries) on Parkinson in Australia 1981
Sie Les makes an appearance on Parkinson in Australia in 1981, much to the delight of his fellow guests including Jackie Weaver and Barry Jones
published: 05 Aug 2022
#Viral video Hilarious Dog Joke
I believe the comedian is Barry Humphries playing Sir Les Patterson (Thanks DowserDude!!!) on the Talk Show Michael Parkinson. Hope all you dog lovers, especially Schnauzer owners have a giggle.
published: 13 Feb 2021
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Sir Les Patterson wishes Prince Charles a happy 50th birthday
Sir Leslie Colin Patterson. Wit, sage, raconteur, late Cultural Attaché to the Court of St James and Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the International ...
Sir Leslie Colin Patterson. Wit, sage, raconteur, late Cultural Attaché to the Court of St James and Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the International Cheese Board.
Sir Leslie Colin Patterson. Wit, sage, raconteur, late Cultural Attaché to the Court of St James and Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the International Cheese Board.
Hugely popular.
When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
...
Hugely popular.
When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
The comments were so good I didn't want to lose any by redoing the post when the error was first pointed out in 2019.
Once again, the show went to air in late February1983.
-Ash Wednesday fires 16 February 1983
-Bob Hawke's election 5 March 1983
Hugely popular.
When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
The comments were so good I didn't want to lose any by redoing the post when the error was first pointed out in 2019.
Once again, the show went to air in late February1983.
-Ash Wednesday fires 16 February 1983
-Bob Hawke's election 5 March 1983
I believe the comedian is Barry Humphries playing Sir Les Patterson (Thanks DowserDude!!!) on the Talk Show Michael Parkinson. Hope all you dog lovers, especial...
I believe the comedian is Barry Humphries playing Sir Les Patterson (Thanks DowserDude!!!) on the Talk Show Michael Parkinson. Hope all you dog lovers, especially Schnauzer owners have a giggle.
I believe the comedian is Barry Humphries playing Sir Les Patterson (Thanks DowserDude!!!) on the Talk Show Michael Parkinson. Hope all you dog lovers, especially Schnauzer owners have a giggle.
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Broadcast on 01/08/2016
Barry Humphries, known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, has Ruth crying tears of laugh...
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Broadcast on 01/08/2016
Barry Humphries, known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, has Ruth crying tears of laughter while chatting about his new TV series a Granny's Guide To The Modern World.
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Sir Leslie Colin Patterson. Wit, sage, raconteur, late Cultural Attaché to the Court of St James and Chairperson of the Australian Chapter of the International Cheese Board.
Hugely popular.
When views reach half a million, I will get the footage upscaled to 4k, leaving out the title in the first second that irritates the wowsers.
The comments were so good I didn't want to lose any by redoing the post when the error was first pointed out in 2019.
Once again, the show went to air in late February1983.
-Ash Wednesday fires 16 February 1983
-Bob Hawke's election 5 March 1983
I believe the comedian is Barry Humphries playing Sir Les Patterson (Thanks DowserDude!!!) on the Talk Show Michael Parkinson. Hope all you dog lovers, especially Schnauzer owners have a giggle.
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1JM41yF
Broadcast on 01/08/2016
Barry Humphries, known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, has Ruth crying tears of laughter while chatting about his new TV series a Granny's Guide To The Modern World.
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Join Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes as we meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the hottest celebs and cook up a storm with your favourite chefs!
Dr Chris Steele answers all your health questions.
Stay stylish with Gok Wan's fabulous fashion, be beautiful with Bryony Blake's top make-up tips, save money with Martin Lewis and get gardening with David Domoney.
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Patterson's humour abounds in such a wide range of racist and sexual stereotypes that it would offend almost anyone who takes it at face value.
He boasts of his prowess with his "Girl Friday" and his trips to Bangkok "rub and tug shops".
He jokes that "the best place to hide something from a Pom is under a bar of soap".
He also resents Australians having died "stopping a bullet for the Pommy Empire".
Character origins
By Humphries' own account, the character of Patterson first appeared in a one-man show that he performed at the St. Georgeleagues club in Sydney in January 1974. Appearing in the guise of the boorish, loud-mouthed and uncultured Patterson, Humphries claimed to be that club's own entertainments officer as he introduced the next act, Dame Edna Everage. As Humphries recalled, "I understood later that many members of the audience thought Les was genuinely a club official, which says a lot for his charm and sincerity". Later that same year, the character (by now identified as Australia's cultural attaché to the Far East) was revived in a two-week cabaret appearance that Humphries performed at the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong. In Humphries' words, "The English merchant bankers and commodity brokers and Australian accountants there all recognised Les as someone they knew in the Australian diplomatic corps, and took him to their hearts." Patterson went on to play an even larger role in Humphries' next one-man show in London, Housewife, Superstar! (1976), delivering a lengthy monologue that was included on the original cast album.