The women who he "insulted" is a good friend of his and they have worked together before,she knew that the insult was just a joke,in fact they posed together for photo's at the reception afterwards

"So just a word to the tragic figures who think calling Jenny Bevan a bag lady was an insult. She's a dear friend and she got it. Derrr"

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) February 14, 2016

So,not as outrageous as people are making out! Wheres the PC Brigade when you need them eh?