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Vultural
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A few reviews . . (film or TV)
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21-Dec-2022, 12:58 PM

Toast Of London: S01 - 2012 - 7/10

Perhaps an acquired taste, but if you are one for British humor, this is a gem.
Steven Toast is a journeyman actor, clearly on the downside of his career.
He does voiceover work, TV work when available, indie movies, theatre boards.
Currently his is acting in what is considered one of the worst plays ever.
He is pompous, cocksure (in more ways than one as there is a lot of rogering in this series), extremely annoying to those around him, and tearfully funny as episodes build.
This is packed with theatre jokes and many guest stars.
For a half hour show, it is generous with plot and laughs.
Example - In the S01 finale, Toast auditions for - he wrongly assumes 007 - and screws that up.

Next, he loses a fortune to Lloyd Webber playing poker. He runs from a hit man, shags a rival’s wife, finds time to act in his nude musical, and mangle his voiceover work. Awesome Bond opening credits!
Priceless satire.