Urzila Carlson on good manners, air fryers and finding joy in small things
Comedian Urzila Carlson shares her views on life, manners and the world ahead of her new Sky Comedy sketch show.
South African-born comedian Urzila Carlson, known for her work on shows like Taskmaster and 7 Days, has launched a self-titled sketch comedy series on Neon and Sky Comedy this week. The show combines stand-up and sketch comedy with local comedians including Tom Sainsbury, Chris Parker and Abby Howells, covering topics from home maintenance to menopause. Carlson shares her take on what matters most in life, naming good manners as the single best quality a human can have, while dismissing air fryers as overrated and celebrating joy in everyday moments like buying nice spices or mowing lawns.
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