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Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC
Phil Ellis Is Trying

Phil Ellis Is Trying

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018 - 2020
  • 12 episodes (3 series)

Phil Ellis stars as a man trying - and failing - to make a success of his life. Also features Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Amy Gledhill, Katia Kvinge and Terry Mynott

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Series 1, Episode 2 - Small Big Business

Phil's business fails to be nominated for a North West of the North West Small Business Award, so Phil gets a job hosting them. Meanwhile, Lolly must find a celebrity guest.

Further details

The night of the "North West of the North West Small Business Awards" is fast approaching and Phil sees this as an ideal opportunity to impress Ellie who's nominated for "Best Florist" - all he needs to do is get the job hosting it. And even then, it is on the one condition that he finds a celebrity to present the main award. Well, it's good for Lolly to have something to do...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th June 2018
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Phil Ellis Phil
Johnny Vegas Johnny
Lolly Adefope Lolly
Katia Kvinge Ensemble Actor
Terry Mynott Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Mick Ferry Mick the Chinese Herbalist
Writing team
Phil Ellis Writer
Fraser Steele Writer
Production team
Sam Michell Producer

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