Toast of London, Desperate Measures

Steven is intrigued to learn that Ed is entering a celebrities and prostitutes blow-football tournament and soon becomes obsessed with winning the competition himself.

Steven is forced to take on some particularly unattractive jobs to pay off a tax bill, but an offer to appear in Calendar Girls presents an exciting career opportunity.

Steven's return to the West End in a legendary whodunit is jeopardised when he reveals the killer's identity in an interview, so he auditions for a job on a quiz show.

Steven finds himself in demand for dramatic roles such as Napoleonic-era sea captains and mad Shakespearean kings, but must become a Freemason to land the parts.

As Steven tries to stop his ex-wife from marrying a wealthy crisp manufacturer, he discovers he might have a role in a big-budget film starring alongside a famous American.

Steven is reunited with an old flame who is now married to Josh Homme of the rock band Queens of the Stone Age.