Toast

TV Movie
2010
Not Rated
1h 36m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

11K

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Biography Comedy Drama Romance

The ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain.The ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain.The ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

11K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,472

2,701

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 nominations total

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Trivia
The film is an adaptation of the autobiography of food writer Nigel Slater. The central character is given that name. In the final scene, when Freddie Highmore is given a job in the kitchens of the Savoy hotel, the person who hires him is played by the real life Nigel Slater.

Goofs
When Nigel plays the 7 inch single towards the end of the drama, he pulls out a record with a 'Harvest' label. Dusty Springfield was never on this label.

Quotes
Nigel Slater: It is impossible not to love someone who makes toast for you.

Crazy credits
The opening credits in the grocery store consist of the names of the writers, producer and lead actors printed on actual products, the title, and the director's name shown on a scale.

Connections
Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 13 December 2010 (2010)

Soundtracks
He's Got Something
Written by Kenny Lynch (uncredited) and Ian Samwell (uncredited)
Performed by Dusty Springfield

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Featured review

To be savoured

This film is about the eventful childhood of Nigel Slater, and how he developed love for the culinary art.

The tag line of "Toast" suggests that it is a film about food, but it really is about Nigel Slater's sad childhood. The child is unloved by his father. His mother was more loving, but could not cook at all. After his mother's untimely death, his life is thrown into emotional turmoil. I find the portrayal of Nigel's state of mind to be heartfelt and profound. It makes me connect with him an his feelings. The rivalry between Nigel and Joan is well depicted too. The tension between them is so palpable. Given such tension between them, the events near the ending are particularly sad. I think "Toast" is a fine film, it is to be savoured.