Who were Barry Humphries’ alter egos?

Who were Barry Humphries’ alter egos?
Barry Humphries created the character, Sir Les Patterson (PA)

Barry Humphries was known internationally for a plethora of alter egos who poked fun at the nuances of all sections of Australian society.

Across a seven-decade career, the entertainer delighted audiences with characters including softly spoken gentlemen, regular “blokes”, and boorish politicians, whose stories often overlapped.

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