Series 2, Episode 4 - High Winds Actor
After the tragic death of his friend Axel Jacklin, Britain's finest exponent of acting in high winds, Toast finds himself in demand for dramatic roles such as Napoleonic-era sea captains and mad Shakesperean kings. However, in order to land these attractive parts, Toast discovers that he must become a Freemason. As it seems that every actor in Britain is 'on the square'. Toast asks Ed to help him join the local lodge.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 24th November 2014
- Time
- 10:45pm
- 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 |
Tracy-Ann Oberman | Mrs Purchase |
Guest cast | |
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Terence Harvey | Lord Fotheringham |
Stephen Boxer | Parker Pipe |
Terry Mynott | Axel Jacklin |
Daniel Peacock | Basil Jet |
Ed Piller | Policeman |
Adrian Lukis | Blair Toast |
Peter Davison | Self |
Lewis Macleod | Announcements (Voice) |
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
Axel Jacklin
Toast meets fellow actor Axel Jacklin.
Featuring: Matt Berry (Steven Toast), Terry Mynott (Axel Jacklin).

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