There’s very few classically-British meals as beloved as beans on toast.
It’s the ultimate comfort food that can be whipped up in no time at all, and is an ideal choice to suit a wide range of situations – from feeling a bit delicate with a hangover, to when you’re in need of something quick for tea.
Beans on toast is always there for us, and it’s a recipe you can’t really go wrong with – or can you?
You may remember the “American in the UK” who went viral on TikTok last year for offering up her rather questionable tutorial for how to make the much-loved British meal, and now, someone on Reddit has shared a photo of their take on ‘beans on toast’, and people are understandably kicking off about it.
There’s a very good reason why ‘beans on toast’ has been put in inverted commas there, by the way, and that’s because you only have to take a quick glance at the photo to realise that this is not beans on toast as we know it.
Taking to the r/Casual UK thread, Reddit user @Snoo92783 shared a snap of what they said is “the most controversial thing” about them, and it seems that a lot of other people agree as the post has amassed over 1,000 comments and counting in less than 24 hours.
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“That’s toast on beans mate,” was the take by one Reddit user that seemed to be echoed by the vast majority of people.
Another user commented: “That there is bread. I’ve seen freshly sliced loaves that were darker than this stuff”, a third added: “If it’s stale enough, you could argue its croutons – looks a lot like bean soup and croutons to me”, with a fourth user basically announcing what everyone was thinking all along: “That’s toast in beans”.
It wasn’t just the fact the toast was cut up into little squares and dropped onto the bowl of beans that got people’s blood boiling either, as the amount of time the toast was cooked for that also seems to have ruffled feathers.
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“Did you just show the bread the toaster?” one user comically questioned.
Another user boldly exclaimed: “That’s barely f***ing toast for a start, more like oiled bread”, and to be honest, it’s hard to argue with that, right?
BBC to air long-lost Morecambe and Wise episode this month to celebrate star’s 100th birthday
Emily Sergeant
A long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is set to air on the BBC this month, after being ‘missing’ for decades.
In what is already gearing up to be a memorable moment, the episode – which was first broadcast on the BBC on 16 September 1968, and was thought to have been lost forever before being recovered – will be shown on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer in a couple of weeks time to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100 years old.
The episode was discovered by Film Is Fabulous! – which is a charitable trust run by film collectors and television enthusiasts.
It was found in the estate of a former television industry professional, before being returned to the BBC.
Audiences tuning in to the episode can expect to see sketches written by Sid Green and Dick Hills – with Ann Hamilton appearing as Pauline in a sketch set in a nudist colony, while Jenny Lee-Wright plays Eric’s niece, a balloon dancer.
📢 ‘Missing’ episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is coming to the BBC!
A long-lost episode first broadcast in 1968 will be shown on BBC Four and @BBCiPlayer on Thursday 14 May, to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100
It also includes a musical performance from The Paper Dolls, who enjoyed hits in the 1960s.
This ‘lost’ programme is the third episode from Morecambe and Wise’s first series after returning to the BBC, following a period working with commercial television.
Eric Morecambe’s daughter, Gail, has described the recovery of the episode as ‘a lovely surprise’, adding: “I’m really looking forward to seeing it on a screen once again after so many years.”
Gary Morecambe, Eric’s son, added: “I honestly didn’t think there was anything out there left to find, and when something like this comes out of nowhere, it’s really quite wonderful. Hats off to Professor Justin Smith and his team, whose dedication and hard work brought this gem back to us. I’m very excited about seeing it for the first time since I was 12.”
Noreen Adams, who is the Director of BBC Archives, concluded: “We’re delighted to share this comedy gold that we thought was lost forever with viewers across the UK.”
This long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show will be broadcast on BBC Four at 8pm on on Thursday 14 May, and available to watch whenever you like on BBC iPlayer from then.
Featured Image – BBC | Film is Fabulous!
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Channel 4 is looking for Mancs to play world’s biggest game of hide and seek
Emily Sergeant
‘Cunning’ Mancs are wanted to take part in the world’s biggest game of hide and seek, as a popular reality competition show returns.
The Hunt: Prey vs Predator is coming back to Channel 4, and producers have now put out a nationwide casting call for contestants to take part.
People from Greater Manchester are being urged to put an application in.
Described as being an ‘exciting’ reality series, The Hunt: Prey vs Predator is a psychological competitive adventure show where players are tasked with tracking down and hunting their rivals in the ultimate game of cat and mouse in the wild.
Channel 4 is looking for Mancs to play world’s biggest game of hide and seek / Credit: Channel 4
Produced by CPL Productions Ltd – the BAFTA award-winning production company behind Married At First Sight UK and Love is Blind UK – the show’s creators are now calling on ‘cunning’ people with the charm and skill to compete to get in touch and apply for the upcoming series.
A casting call on the Channel 4 website simply reads: “Do you want to play the world’s biggest, most exciting game of hide and seek?
“If you have the cunning, charm, and skill to compete, we want to hear from you.”
Think you’ve got what it takes? Applications for the next series of The Hunt: Prey vs Predator are now open, and all you need to do is fill in a short application form and one of the production team will get back to you if they would like to proceed.
Emily Sergeant -
12th January 2023 
