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Feature-length BBC comedy drama based on the memoirs of food writer and broadcaster Nigel Slater. In 1950s Wolverhampton, nine-year-old Nigel (Freddie Highmore) is left with his distant father (Ken Stott) and new housekeeper Joan Potter (Helena Bonham Carter) after the death of his adored mother (Victoria Hamilton). Unlike his mother, whose greatest culinary achievement was toast, Joan is an excellent cook, and Nigel is soon competing with her for his father's affections by trying to outshine her in the kitchen.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Wolverhampton, 1967: nine year old Nigel Slater loves his mother though she is a hopeless cook, her finest offering being toast whilst he has great culinary aspirations. When she dies of asthma Nigel is left with a distant father but worse is to come when the 'common' Mrs. Joan Potter arrives as the Slaters' cleaner. Nigel fears, rightly, that her aim is to be the next Mrs. Slater and soon he has a new stepmother and is whisked away to the country. Joan is, however, a superb cook but this only makes for rivalry as Nigel, the only boy in his cookery class at secondary school, competes with her to find the way to his father's heart. A weekend job in a pub kitchen introduces Nigel to an older boy,another great cook and gay like himself, who gives him the confidence and inspiration to leave home after his father's death and head for the hotel kitchens of London. ...Toast
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By R. Sanderson
Format:DVD
A beautiful piece of film indugence. From its warm, retro soundtrack, supplied courtesy of Dusty Springfield's songbook, to its technicolour perfection, this is a beautiful, lovingly shot adaptation of Nigel Slater's early years.
The casting is spot-on, and the whole has an intelligent feel to it. Without giving the game away, there is some very clever camera imagery at work when Mrs Potter is busy scrubbing, hoovering and polishing her way into the Slater household.
Feel-good viewing, with some heart-wretching moments (but then, that's life, isn't it?), the whole has a the feel of one of those perfect summer days from long ago - with a lemon meringue pie cooling in the kitchen, of course! Watch, and allow yourself to be indulged.
The casting is spot-on, and the whole has an intelligent feel to it. Without giving the game away, there is some very clever camera imagery at work when Mrs Potter is busy scrubbing, hoovering and polishing her way into the Slater household.
Feel-good viewing, with some heart-wretching moments (but then, that's life, isn't it?), the whole has a the feel of one of those perfect summer days from long ago - with a lemon meringue pie cooling in the kitchen, of course! Watch, and allow yourself to be indulged.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By G.E.Manton
Format:DVD
At first i wasn't sure about this film as i only ever knew a little of the writer and cook Nigel Slater from what i had seen on the T.V. I was hooked! What an amazing film it is and so honest and openly written that i bought the DVD as soon as it was available! Wonderful storylines, wonderful acting and a lovely suprise at the end.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By CMIL
Format:DVD
Take my advice, dont bother with this, just read the book. The best and most humorous bits of the book dont make it into the screen adaptation (probably too risque) and the story just doesnt come alive on screen as much though if you havent read the book first this would be entertaining and bonham carter is her typical self in it which is a joy to watch. Children of that era will find interest in the props too. If you have to do both then do this first and then the book as at least then you are heading in the right direction!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and touching story of early years of chef
A well-made film with humour and a nice sense of period. It has good performances from the cast particualrly the two juveniles who play Nigel Slater.
Published 1 month ago by J. B. West
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TOAST 2010 - Blu Ray (German Import)
I decided to go for the German released Blu-ray rather than the Swedish version because the German disk has some excellent cast interviews and behind-the-scenes extras, including a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Buzz Lightyear
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Fabulous
I really loved this film and as I bought it for well under a fiver it was a real bonus.
Published 3 months ago by Anne Wood
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Great Value
Great Christmas present, great value. Although an old film it is well worth watching. The wife loved it and I had never seen it before.
Published 3 months ago by Mike in Warrington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dishy film
Excellent film version of Nigel Slater's book. Really good period feel. Helena Bonham Carter gives a great performance as the step mother.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. A. Roden
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Toast DVD
Charming, well acted, brilliantly written and produced, giving a fascinating look at the early life of much loved chef Nigel Slater.
Published 4 months ago by Meritreya
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film
I read the book years ago but for once, I enjoyed the film more than the book. Wether you like Nigel Slater or not, like cookery or not, its an interesting film. I loved it
Published 5 months ago by I don't know!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as book
Loved the book it was laugh out loud. Film does not capture all of the humour. But that said well acted and still worth a watch
Published 5 months ago by Pink
5.0 out of 5 stars
Taste this toast!
Beautifully acted. I had read Nigel Slater's book before watching the DVD, but thoroughly enjoyed watching his story unfold in a poignant but entertaining way. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Carl Price
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Great Viewing!
Well I think this has been the best thing on TV all year, I have watched it twice now and will now buy the DVD. It is funny, heart warming and I love the way it has been filmed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by T. Barker
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