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 4 - Pondlife 2000

When Phil is hauled before the Supreme Court (of Parbold) accused of murdering a hipster, it looks like he may lose his liberty, as well as his reputation... what's left of it.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 7th October 2020 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 7th October 2020 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 7th October 2020 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 8th October 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
Mick Ferry Mick the Chinese Herbalist
Sindhu Vee The Prosecutor
Jack Dee Judge Shawshank
Jason Barnett Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Phil Ellis Writer
Fraser Steele Writer
Production team
Sam Michell Producer

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