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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Irreverent British comedy has cursing, sex, drinking.
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Toast of London
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What's the Story?
TOAST OF LONDON is a British cult comedy about a frustrated middle-aged actor who can't seem to get the life he wants. Steven Toast (Matt Berry) was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, but his career isn't taking off the way he wants thanks to his incompetent agent, Jane Plough (Doon Mackichan). Now that he's getting a divorce, he's stuck sharing a flat with another middle-aged actor (played by Robert Bathurst) and his emotionally disturbed mother. Making matters more difficult is the fact that he is starring in a controversial play that attracts angry protestors and criticism wherever he goes. Nothing seems to be going well for Toast, but he's going to do what he can to get to where he wants to be.
Is It Any Good?
This irreverent, well-written series offers lots of slapstick-type gags and over-the-top schtick that British shows often excel at. It serves as a perfect platform for Matt Berry to showcase his unique comic abilities, but the other cast members are able to keep up, and deliver some outstanding funny moments of their own. The humor is creative and intentionally edgy, so much so that some American audiences may find it a bit much. Nonetheless, for those who enjoy true British comedy fare, Toast of London offers lots of amusement.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about cultural differences in comedy. Do you think that there are some things that are universally funny? What things don't seem to be? Do you think Toast of London is funny?
Families can talk about success and failure. What can be funny about a person who has failed but keeps trying?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 9, 2019
- Cast : Matt Berry , Doon Mackichan , Robert Bathurst
- Networks : IFC , Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Award : BAFTA - BAFTA Winner
- Last updated : October 24, 2022
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