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Toast of London

Name: Toast of London
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2013-10-20
Cast: Matt Berry, Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Harry Peacock, Tim Downie

2013 | 3 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 9 hours in all.
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Steven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on it.

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 170K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 3 is the high point.

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Created by Matt Berry, Arthur Mathews