Series 2, Episode 2 - Desperate Measures
Further details
After Ray Purchase snitches on him to the 'Tax People', Toast receives a massive bill. He is forced to do some particularly unattractive jobs to pay off the amount, including an advertisement directed by belligerent director Norris Flipjack, a similarly distasteful campaign for African cigarettes, and playing a wizard in a Harry Potter show.
However, an offer to appear in the hit show Calendar Girls presents an exciting new career opportunity after the show's director and producer meet a sticky end.
Guest starring John Nettles OBE as himself.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 10th November 2014
- Time
- 10:50pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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Matt Berry | Steven Toast |
Robert Bathurst | Ed Howzer-Black |
Doon Mackichan | Jane Plough |
Harry Peacock | Ray Purchase |
Shazad Latif | Clem Fandango |
Tim Downie | Danny Bear |
Guest cast | |
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Trevor Laird | Nick Swivney |
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) | Norris Flipjack |
Penelope Beaumont | Jennifer |
Gus Brown | Bob Fennison |
Paul Darrow | Duncan Clench |
John Nettles (as John Nettles OBE) | Self |
Writing team | |
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Matt Berry | Writer |
Arthur Mathews | Writer |
Production team | |
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Michael Cumming | Director |
Kate Daughton | Producer |
Ben Farrell | Executive Producer |
Andrew Newman | Executive Producer |
Video
Let's Make an Advert
Ray and Steven are filming an advert with Norris Flipjack.
Featuring: Matt Berry (Steven Toast), Geoff McGivern (Norris Flipjack), Harry Peacock (Ray Purchase).

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