Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC
Phil Ellis Is Trying

Phil Ellis Is Trying

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018 - 2020
  • 12 episodes (3 series)

Phil Ellis stars as a man trying - and failing - to make a success of his life. Also features Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Amy Gledhill, Katia Kvinge and Terry Mynott

Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 1 - Billy Bonker And The Cup A Soup Factory

When Phil and Johnny discover golden sachets in their Cup A Soup packets, they embark on a fantastical tour of the Cup A Soup factory hosted by reclusive owner Billy Bonker (Mark Lamarr), who is opening the gates for the first time in 40 years.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 16th September 2020 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 16th September 2020 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 16th September 2020 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 17th September 2020 5:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Phil Ellis Phil
Johnny Vegas Johnny
Amy Gledhill Polly
Katia Kvinge Ensemble Actor
Terry Mynott Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Mark Lamarr Billy Bonker
Jason Barnett Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Phil Ellis Writer
Fraser Steele Writer
Production team
Sam Michell Producer

Press

Review: Phil Ellis Is Trying - Series 3

Phil Ellis is unlikely to ever become embroiled in a debate about the politics of comedians on the BBC. Instead, his returning Radio 4 series Phil Ellis Is Trying offers an almost timelessly absurd type of humour that can only work on radio, unconstrained by reality.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th September 2020

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