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 1, Episode 2 - The Ex-Girlfriend

Trying. Image shows from L to R: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Nikki Newman (Esther Smith)
Nikki goes out for dinner with her sister and her impossibly pretentious boyfriend. Jason, meanwhile, meets with Jane, his ex, after reading that adoption services like to check on former relationships...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 1st May 2020
Channel
Apple TV+
Length
28 minutes, 46 seconds

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Cast & crew

Cast
Rafe Spall Jason Ross
Esther Smith Nikki Newman
Darren Boyd Scott Filbert
Sian Brooke Karen Newman
Guest cast
Diana Pozharskaya Sofia (Jason's Student)
Cush Jumbo Jane
Deshaye Gayle Shop Assistant
Reuben Beau Davies Barman
Maisie Peters Busker
Writing team
Andy Wolton Writer
Production team
Jim O'Hanlon Director
Chris Sussman Producer
Emma Lawson Producer
Andy Wolton Executive Producer
Jim O'Hanlon Associate Producer
Joel Stokes Line Producer
Mark Thornton Editor
Joe Randall-Cutler 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
Alexa Galea Graphics
Tim Mannion 1st Assistant Director

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