[I'm reminded of the exchange between barrister F E Smith and the judge:
My client was as drunk as a judge, your worship
I think the expression is drunk as a lord, Mr Smith
Yes m'lud.]
jono: I recall “M’colleague” was a phrase used by Fry and Laurie when they were together (to Fry’s benefit in my view). Beyond that, I think it’s just a bit of misdirection, which misdirected me for a bit.