Two Left Hands: Another Mouthful

Sketch shows have a tendency to veer into the world of pure fantasy, and Leila Hackett and Charlotte Hudson's shenanigans as Two Left Hands are no different. The two women present some bizzare scenarios, from a plant consoling a poppy on the prospect of imminent death, to a Loose Women-style chatshow with a bunch of witches discussing the merits of a relationship with Macbeth, via straighter observational sketches about such everyday scenarios as the awkward wedding speech.

Despite some of the more perplexing topics in their show, the duo's comic charm and undoubted acting abilities make it engaging. Batting swiftly through a range of diverse topics, Hackett and Hudson have a skill for making potentially cringe-worthy dialogue come across humorous, and their delivery is largely flawless. The script is well constructed with some brilliant ideas, such as a re-branding exercise in which Cherie Booth attempts to improve the public image of Pauline Prescott.

Some sketches are somewhat less engaging, reaching for cheap laughs instead of providing the consistency that would make this show that bit more special. In particular, the recurring character of the over-enthusiastic nature documentarian is a bit bland and out of sync with the rest of the show. Nonetheless, this couple clearly have talent, and set a good level for the sketch comedy scene to aspire to.