Trying
- TV sitcom
- Apple TV+
- 2020 - 2024
- 32 episodes (4 series)
Comedy about a young couple planning to adopt a baby. Stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Imelda Staunton, Darren Boyd, Phil Davis and more.
Streaming rank this week: 533
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Series 1, Episode 8 - We Know The Way Out
After admitting his infidelity to Erica, Freddie's staying in Jason and Nikki's spare room, which is not the easiest situation for anyone. But the couple's panel hearing at the local council proves an even greater challenge.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st May 2020
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 30 minutes, 13 seconds
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Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Imelda Staunton | Penny Wootton |
| Darren Boyd | Scott Filbert |
| Phil Davis | Vic |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Paula Wilcox | Sandra |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Marian McLoughlin | Jilly Newman |
| Roderick Smith | John Newman |
| Ava Talbot | Lauren |
| Colin Mace | Michael Grafton |
| Lorna Brown | Samantha |
| Rick Bacon | Simon Davis |
| Maxine Finch | Julie Okolo |
| Fen Wilson | Julie Farnby |
| Renu Brindle | Nina Malik |
| Cally Lawrence | Jeanette Hale |
| Fergal McElherron | Caoimhín Óg Ó hEachthighearna |
| Dan March | Water Cooler Man 1 |
| James Millard | Water Cooler Man 2 |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Director |
| Chris Sussman | Producer |
| Emma Lawson | Producer |
| Andy Wolton | Executive Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Associate Producer |
| Joel Stokes | Line Producer |
| Mark Hermida | Editor |
| John Stevenson | Production Designer |
| Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
| Arthur Mulhern | Director of Photography |
| Ros Little | Costume Designer |
| Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
| Guy Garvey | Composer |
| Pete Jobson (as Peter Jobson) | Composer |
| Paul Saunderson | Composer |
| Jessica Sutton | Graphics |
| Tim Mannion | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Trying, review
Apple TV's first British comedy isn't as funny or as quirky as it's trying to be.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 1st May 2020