Higson's Fast Show spin-off

Fast Show character Swiss Toni is to star in his own BBC comedy.

The car salesman, played by Charlie Higson, believes every aspect of life "is like making love to a beautiful woman".

He will be joined by fellow Fast Show regular Simon Day, playing his chief salesman, in the new six-part BBC Choice series.

New characters will include Toni's wife and his manipulative mother.

A BBC Choice spokesman said: "Commissioning Swiss Toni is like making love to a beautiful woman.

"You've got to sweet talk the talent, put all the pieces in place then, once you've decided to go with it, you go for the biggest run you can."

Geoffrey Perkins, former BBC comedy chief and now director of production house Tiger Aspect, added: "We're delighted BBC Choice has been brave enough to give Swiss Toni his own series."

The show will air in the autumn.

Published: 20 May 2002