Joanna Lumley says parents need to ban one thing and teach teenagers 'the basics'

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Dame Joanna Lumley is set to charm audiences once again as the quirky and well-meaning grandma Felicity in the new BBC spin-off series Amandaland, following her notable guest roles in the sitcom Motherland.

In this six-part escapade, Felicity's daughter Amanda, portrayed by Lucy Punch, faces a flurry of challenges as a newly divorced mum adapting to life with teenagers, Manus and Georgie, tackling secondary school.

While on screen Amanda grapples with the trials of parenting teens, the Absolutely Fabulous icon Joanna Lumley, 78, believes in a straightforward recipe for raising 21st-century kids. "I’d teach them the basics: be prompt, honest, courteous and grateful," Joanna declares. "Always say please and thank you.

And get them off their phones. I know it sounds harsh because we created this phone generation and saw the damage, but they’ve become semi-addicted.They’ll feel better without them." With granddaughters Alice and Emily experiencing their twenties, Joanna insists on the importance of instilling a sense of duty in teenagers, advocating for meaningful household roles over simple tasks like room-tidying. "I believe in giving them tasks, not just tidying their rooms but real responsibilities, so they understand that in society, you must play your part.Teach them life skills like ironing or cooking." Though she only graced Motherland from its third season, Joanna swiftly captivated viewers and holds the experience close to her heart, describing it as the "greatest fun".