Dame Edna Everage entertains a studio jam-packed with Australian celebrities in 1986.

Two of Barry Humphries' alter egos – Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson – star in the 1987 film Les Patterson Saves the World (George T Miller, Australia).

Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (Bruce Beresford, Australia, 1974) – the sequel to The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (Bruce Beresford, Australia, 1972) – is perhaps most famous f

Dame Edna Everage has a strong fan base in England. Just as she loves to show up the cultural quirks of Australia and Australians, she also has a friendly dig at the 'Poms' – the English.

This clip from The Mike Walsh Show in 1985 takes a look at the various incarnations of Dame Edna Everage over time.

This is an excerpt of a radio broadcast on the day Dame Edna Everage cheerfully took over the airwaves on Dean Banks' morning show on station 2CC on 23 February 1984.

One of the reasons behind Dame Edna Everage's success as a character is her rich backstory, created by Barry Humphries.

Dame Edna sings a cover of the very recognisable theme song from Neighbours, the long-running Australian television soap opera (1985–current). The song was written by Tony Hatch with

Dame Edna speaks to Mike Walsh from London, showing him and the viewers her Sydney Opera House and Queensland pineapple-inspired spectacles for her upcoming tour of Australia.

Dame Edna loves the camera and enjoys engaging with an audience. This photo is a great example of her unfailingly welcoming – and somewhat unnerving – gaze.