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Toast of London: Season 1, Episode 1 Pilot The Unspeakable Play

🕑 Added 2023-08-01 23:00:04 +0000 UTC

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Austin Stratton

Black and White and Red all over..

Saul

All I see is Jackie Daytona

Liam

all I see is Laszlo Cravensworth haha

Aissa Croft

While Holocaust denial is not technically illegal in the UK, there has been at least one case of someone (Alison Chabloz) being jailed, using the law against "grossly offensive communications on a public platform", when she broadcast 3 songs about "Nazi persecution" and Holocaust denial.

daniel shears

The kooky novelty songs recur throughout the series because Matt Berry, in addition to being a fantastic actor, is also a brilliant musician - so expect many more to come! (he also composed the theme, which is called "Take my Hand" from his album Witchazel)

Relyx

It's funny how when I was younger I felt like Bruce Forsyth was a bit of a joke, and that's why everyone took the piss. In recent years though I've realised the bloke was a national treasure really. I mean he was on telly for basically his whole life, with his first appearance in 1939 when he was 11, and his last in 2015 when he was 87. Such a warm, charismatic host too.

PunchyPariah

I was going to mention Bruce Forsyth too, it’d definitely help if Josh knew about him. It’s definitely not a spoiler, more like an improver.

After Work Reactions

Thanks bud, I did enjoy it and I am sure I will love it once I see more episodes.

After Work Reactions

I see what you mean bud. I am looking forward to this show I have heard it is hilarious.

After Work Reactions

Oh no lol

After Work Reactions

Awesome bud I am looking forward to it =]

jon d

Ha! Yes, that was a surprising appearance on ST.

jon d

Glad you liked it; it takes a bit of getting used to, but, as always, it does get much better as it goes on. Co-written by Arthur Matthews, of Father Ted fame, if you weren’t aware. Might be an idea to look up who Bruce Forsyth is before watching one of the episodes…

PunchyPariah

The cast really find their feet as it progresses. His Agent, Jane, is played by Doon Mackichan in the show proper. She really plays the character well.

Saul

Always found Auntie Val very attractive

Saul

This was the episode I watched, ages ago, and yeah, it put me off. I'm happy to see if it improves; the people involved are all great.

Kieran B

It shows how literal US comedy is that when there’s a dream sequence you think it’s the play Josh 😂

Kieran B

Did you recognise Clem Fandango from Star Trek Discovery?

PunchyPariah

So glad Josh enjoyed it as much as he did. The first show/pilot of any series can be tricky to navigate but this bodes well for the rest (when it gets even goofier and Toastier). I hope that the patreons that aren’t convinced by the first couple of episodes will persevere with it, the in-jokes and callbacks all the way through are a joy.

Kieran

First time watching this, Matt Berry is s great as ever. Anyone else getting Mighty Boosh vibes? Something about the way it's filmed, along with the bizarre humour and musical numbers of course.