Toast Of London
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2012 - 2015
- 19 episodes (3 series)
Sitcom starring Matt Berry as Steven Toast, an occasionally successful actor who finds himself in a series of tricky situations. Also features Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Harry Peacock, Shazad Latif, Tim Downie and Tracy-Ann Oberman
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 4 - Bob A Job
Further details
Persuaded by Jane at the promise of a potential role as the 'British Attaché' in Kevin Spacey's House Of Cards, Toast takes part in a Royal Variety Performance hosted by Bob Monkhouse.
Whilst Toast is trying to cope with Monkhouse's constant jokes and the strain of working with Ray Purchase yet again, Scramble Studio's Danny Bear is getting ready for a life changing operation. When it's time to go under the knife however it seems Ed's recommended 'surgeon' may cut a few corners to save a bob or two.
Although Toast's legendary Sand Dance performance might go well he still doesn't have a clue what Monkhouse is on about.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 9th December 2015
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| David Arnold | Shane Fulorgy |
| Simon Cartwright | Bob Monkhouse |
| Ben Caudell | Derek Biddings |
| Eddie Pillar | Dennis Fogg |
| Pat Shortt | Larry Muggins |
| Bob Mortimer | Self |
| Matt Berry | Writer |
| Arthur Mathews | Writer |
| Hannah Mackay | Script Editor |
| Michael Cumming | Director |
| Izzy Mant | Producer |
| Andrew Newman | Executive Producer |
| Kate Daughton | Executive Producer |
| Adam Bokey | Editor |
| Rosy Thomas | Production Designer |
| Matt Berry | Composer |
Videos
Are you fucking deaf?
Stephen Toast gets explicit in his latest advert for Clem Fandango and Danny Bear.
Featuring: Matt Berry (Steven Toast), Shazad Latif (Clem Fandango) & Tim Downie (Danny Bear).
Controversial Advert
Toast is concerned with the constant use of 'effing'.
Featuring: Matt Berry (Steven Toast), Shazad Latif (Clem Fandango) & Tim Downie (Danny Bear).
Press
Toast of London: series 3, episode 4 - Bob a Job review
An impressive episode of TOL. Very 'stream on consciousness' writing, classic loosely connected plot, and featuring a live performance of the usual musical interlude.
Sam Polti, On The Box, 10th December 2015Berry set to make history by playing theme tune live
Toast of London star Matt Berry will be playing the theme tune to his Channel 4 series live on Wednesday, in what the broadcaster says is a global television first. The BAFTA award-winner, who plays eccentric actor Steven Toast, will be performing Take My Hand - the series' theme tune - live from a studio over the end credits of episode four, which airs on 9th December. According to Channel 4 this kind of live performance has "never been done before".
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 7th December 2015