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Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

  • Actor

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I Talk Telly Awards 2024 nominations announced

Big Mood, Boarders, Daddy Issues, Ludwig, Mammoth, Mr. Bigstuff, Spent, Such Brave Girls, Things You Should Have Done and We Might Regret This are amongst the nominees in the I Talk Telly Awards 2024.

British Comedy Guide, 9th November 2024

The week in TV: Trying

For my taste, Trying meanders too often into the saccharine zone, but it also has heart, charm and a cracking ensemble.

Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 26th May 2024

Trying stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith succeed in conceiving

Trying's stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith have announced that they're expecting a baby.

British Comedy Guide, 14th May 2024

'It's great!' Rafe Spall on having a baby with his co-star in Trying, the infertility sitcom

In the hit TV series Trying, Rafe Spall and Esther Smith play a couple who have endured the pain of infertility. And now it turns out they're having a real-life baby together. The proud dad-to-be reveals all.

Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 14th May 2024

Trying review

The heartfelt and frank show explores a deeper, more complex story this time around.

Tania Hussain, Collider, 13th May 2024

Trying: My favourite Apple TV Plus show returns this month - and it's better than Ted Lasso

The concept is simple, but what makes Trying such a blast is the amazing chemistry between its two leads.

Rory Mellon, Tom's Guide, 1st May 2024

Rafe Spall risks clash with famous neighbour with £5m home renovation

Actor Rafe Spall has unveiled plans for a Grand Designs-style makeover of his £5million London home - complete with his own dressing room.

The son of Auf Widersehen, Pet star Timothy is splashing out on a love nest to share with new girlfriend and on-screen wife Esther Smith.

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 22nd November 2023

Rafe Spall splits from wife and strikes up romance with screen spouse Esther Smith

Actor Rafe Spall has split from his wife - and struck up a romance with screen spouse Esther Smith.

Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 19th November 2022

I Talk Telly Awards nominations revealed

Nominations have been announced for the 2022 awards of television news and blog site I Talk Telly.

British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022

Apple TV+ recommissions Trying

Apple TV+ has recommissioned its British sitcom success, Trying. The comedy will return for a fourth series next year.

British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2022

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