Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
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.
- Returns on 22nd May on Apple TV+ with Series 4, Episode 1
Streaming rank this week: 495
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Sun On Your Back
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Nikki Newman (Esther Smith)
Jason's promotion at work brings challenges. Nikki helps her sister Karen choose a wedding dress. And social worker Penny suggests they meet some children in person at an adoption event. The bad news is that it involves fancy dress. Freddy starts to realise that his new younger girlfriend is a bit of a handful.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 21st May 2021
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Imelda Staunton | Penny Wootton |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Marian McLoughlin | Jilly Newman |
| Eden Togwell | Princess |
| Susannah Wise | Denise |
| Bruce Mackinnon | Ben |
| Fola Evans-Akingbola | Harper |
| Joe Wilkinson | Darryl |
| Rebekah Murrell | Kaia |
| Laura Costa | Melinda |
| Tommy French | Male Assistant |
| Phoenix Laroche | Ethan |
| Alex Skarbek | Gabriel |
| Aurelie Meriel | Camille |
| Paul Kissan | Bus Driver |
| Mark Kempner | Taxi Driver |
| Brigid Zengeni | Disha |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Sophie Williams | Script Editor |
| Izzy Mant | Story Producer |
| 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 |
| Alexa Galea | Graphics |
| Sam Smith | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Trying, Apple TV+ review
Esther Smith triumphs anew in adoption-centred comedy-drama.
Matt Wolf, The Arts Desk, 21st May 2021Backstage with... stars of parenting comedy Trying
An interview with Rafe Spall and Esther Smith.
Claire Gregory, Sky News, 21st May 2021