A Late Lunch With Sir Les

A Late Lunch With Sir Les is a satirical talk show hosted by the eccentric and flamboyant Australian character Sir Les Patterson, portrayed by Dame Edna Everage's crude alter ego. Sir Les, a cultural attaché known for his boorish behavior and questionable opinions, interviews actual celebrities in character. The show uses Sir Les's unrefined persona to offer a comedic, often shocking, commentary on Australian culture, politics, and social issues, all while hilariously interacting with unsuspecting guests.

The show was a unique comedic experiment, lauded for its audacious premise and Barry Humphries's fearless portrayal of Sir Les Patterson. While it generated buzz for its unconventional approach and the daring interviews, its shock-value humor and satirical edge were not universally embraced, leading to a mixed, albeit memorable, reception. It's often seen as a cult classic within Humphries's extensive body of work.

• Praised for Barry Humphries's masterful performance and satirical wit.

• Noted for its outrageous and boundary-pushing comedic style.

• Some found the humor too crude or the premise too niche.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific program is not readily available, as it was a television series from the early 1990s with a more niche appeal.

Sir Les Patterson was originally created by Barry Humphries in the 1970s and had appeared in various sketch shows and films before 'A Late Lunch With Sir Les' gave him his own dedicated talk show platform.