Absolutely fabulous award for pensioner
She may be eligible for her bus pass, but actress Joanna Lumley was honoured for her 'relentless' campaigning when she was presented with the Oldie of the Year award yesterday.
Each year, The Oldie, a tongue-in-cheek monthly magazine founded and edited by Richard Ingrams, recognises those of mature years for a range of efforts. Presenting Lumley with her prize, veteran broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan said: "We would like to award her for her for her relentless efforts and continuing campaigning for Gurkhas' rights and the Gurkha Justice Campaign."
The Absolutely Fabulous star led a successful high-profile battle to win rights for Gurkhas who fought in the British Army.