A pair of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage glasses have sold at auction for more than 25 times their estimated value. The ...

Among the star’s dresses up for sale was a scarlet chiffon evening gown, worn by Humphries as Dame Edna at the Royal Variety ...

As Dame Edna he was one of British talk show host Michael Parkinson's most popular regular guests and the gladioli-clutching matron even featured on the US comedy drama Ally McBeal.

Behind the vibrant frocks and Dame Edna mask, Barry Humphries endured painfully dark times. Here we look at his struggles over the years, away from the iconic character ...

A pair of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage glasses have sold at auction for more than 25 times their pre-sale high estimate ...

A pair of glasses worn by Barry Humphries as his character Dame Edna Everage were sold at auction for a staggering ...

Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage became a hit in the UK in the 1970s and was known for her signature glasses A pair of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage glasses have sold at auction for more ...

A pair of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage glasses have sold at auction for more than 25 times their estimated value. The glasses - which were expected to go for between £1,000 and £1,500 ...