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Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
Trying

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.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 673

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Series 2, Episode 5 - Maddest Sweetest Thing

Jason and Nikki search for a bigger child-friendly flat and Jason finds a bargain. Nikki squares up against her friend Jen for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat on Scott. And with Jason's mum away on a walking holiday his dad struggles with being alone.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th June 2021
Channel
Apple TV+
Length
29 minutes, 19 seconds

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Cast & crew

Cast
Rafe Spall Jason Ross
Esther Smith Nikki Newman
Imelda Staunton Penny Wootton
Phil Davis Vic
Paula Wilcox Sandra
Robyn Cara Jen
Sian Brooke Karen Newman
Guest cast
Navin Chowdhry Deven
Isabella Christopher Raina
James Doherty Terry
Rekha John-Cheriyan Debbie
Gemma Arrowsmith Lucy
Tom Stourton Toby
Hal Geller Max
Abra Thompson Jessie
Tommy Burgess Weed Guy
Muzz Khan Sneaky Steve
Writing team
Andy Wolton Writer
Sophie Williams Script Editor
Izzy Mant Story Producer
Production team
Jim O'Hanlon Director
Sam Pinnell Producer
Andy Wolton Executive Producer
Jim O'Hanlon Executive Producer
Josh Cole Executive Producer
Tim Mannion Co-producer
Georgia Collins (as Georgia Hogan) Line Producer
Mark Thornton Editor
John Stevenson Production Designer
Rachel Freck Casting Director
Arthur Mulhern Director of Photography
Jessica Fell (as Jessie Fell) Costume Designer
Jo Jenkins Make-up Designer
Paul Saunderson Composer
Maisie Peters Composer
Joe Rubel Composer
Ola Podgorska Graphics
Sam Smith 1st Assistant Director

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