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Rafe Spall risks clash with famous neighbour with £5m home renovation

Actor Rafe Spall has unveiled plans for a Grand Designs-style makeover of his £5million London home - complete with his own dressing room.

The son of Auf Widersehen, Pet star Timothy is splashing out on a love nest to share with new girlfriend and on-screen wife Esther Smith.

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 22nd November 2023

Rafe Spall splits from wife and strikes up romance with screen spouse Esther Smith

Actor Rafe Spall has split from his wife - and struck up a romance with screen spouse Esther Smith.

Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 19th November 2022

I Talk Telly Awards nominations revealed

Nominations have been announced for the 2022 awards of television news and blog site I Talk Telly.

British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022

Apple TV+ recommissions Trying

Apple TV+ has recommissioned its British sitcom success, Trying. The comedy will return for a fourth series next year.

British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2022

Trying Series 3, AppleTV+ review

Not much can shut out the world right now, so grab Trying and hold it tight.

Euan Franklin, Culture Whisper, 21st July 2022

Trying: Series 3 review

Series 3 of Trying, starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, is heartfelt and wonderful.

Mae Trumata, The Upcoming, 18th July 2022

Edinburgh TV Awards 2022 nominees

After Life, Mandy, Motherland, Sex Education, Stath Lets Flats and The Outlaws are amongst the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Awards 2022.

British Comedy Guide, 16th June 2022

Trying, Apple TV+ review

Esther Smith triumphs anew in adoption-centred comedy-drama.

Matt Wolf, The Arts Desk, 21st May 2021

Backstage with... stars of parenting comedy Trying

An interview with Rafe Spall and Esther Smith.

Claire Gregory, Sky News, 21st May 2021

Trying Series 2 review

With Esther Smith and Rafe Spall back in delightful form, it would be hard to find a better pair to build a heartwarming comedy around.

Steve Greene, IndieWire, 21st May 2021

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