The truth about 'Absolutely Fabulous'

How does the pilot of the ultimate hedonistic nineties sitcom hold up today? Plus, looking over Lockwood & Co.

‘It’s a mixer, Patsy; we have it with whisky.’

In Ejector Seat, I have a strange conversation with myself as I watch the pilot of a TV show – new, classic, or long-forgotten – and decide whether it’s worth watching more or should I… yes, that’s right, hit the EJECT button and parachute out. It’s part of The truth about everything*, my newsletter with a d…