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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.

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Series 2, Episode 6 - A Long Way Down

A party at Ben and Denise's reveals a problem for Nikki and Jason, but is there more to the situation than meets the eye? Jason decides to play detective. Freddy confides his relationship problems to Erica. Karen seeks out Deven.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 18th June 2021
Channel
Apple TV+
Length
27 minutes, 36 seconds

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Cast & crew

Cast
Rafe Spall Jason Ross
Esther Smith Nikki Newman
Darren Boyd Scott Filbert
Ophelia Lovibond Erica
Oliver Chris Freddie
Robyn Cara Jen
Sian Brooke Karen Newman
Marian McLoughlin Jilly Newman
Guest cast
Ava Talbot Lauren
Susannah Wise Denise
Bruce Mackinnon Ben
Justine Mitchell Lizzie
Denver Isaac Kwame
Fola Evans-Akingbola Harper
Navin Chowdhry Deven
Ciara Baxendale Amy
Tomiwa Edun Luke
Justin Sysum Phil
Writing team
Andy Wolton Writer
Margaret Cabourn-Smith Writer (Additional Material)
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
Andy Kinnear 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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