is That antipodean megastar and sex goddess Dame Edna Everage
1st September 1988, Page 45
1st September 1988
Page 45
Page 45, 1st September 1988
— is That antipodean megastar and sex goddess Dame Edna Everage
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has been to London to launch what is claimed to be the longest taxi ride ever -to the Sydney Opera House.
Two passengers and four team members — including former truck driver Guy Smith — set off from outside Buckingham Palace to make the 18,000km trip for children's charity and to try to secure a place in the record books. The Great Canon Taxi Ride will cross 11 countries and take as many weeks to complete.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) the Dame herself is gracing theatres in this country at the moment and was unable to make the trip with them.
She is pictured holding one of the many collection boxes which have appeared in cabs throughout London to raise money for children's charities.