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 Wednesday 22nd May on Apple TV+ with Series 4, Episode 1
Streaming rank this week: 313
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Series 1, Episode 3 - Tickets For A Queue
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Nikki Newman (Esther Smith)
After attending a local adoption support picnic, Nikki begins feeling less worthy than ever. Aiming to better herself, she books tickets for a child psychology lecture. Jason, meanwhile, is struck by the school's lack of cash and outdated, graffiti-covered textbooks.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st May 2020
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 29 minutes, 43 seconds
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Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Diana Pozharskaya | Sofia (Jason's Student) |
| Sarah Niles | Alisha (Jason's Boss) |
| Colin Hoult | Richard |
| Jonathan Rhodes | Marcus |
| Susannah Wise | Denise |
| Bruce Mackinnon | Ben |
| Dominic Rowan | Jamie |
| Amber Aga | Zareen |
| Karina Fernandez | Claudette |
| Justine Mitchell | Lizzie |
| Tomiwa Edun (as Adetomiwa Edun) | Luke |
| Denver Isaac | Kwame |
| Tarik Mesfun | Eliaz |
| Elena Benocci | Flavia |
| Sagar Arya | Lecturer |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jessica Sutton | Graphics |
| Tim Mannion | 1st Assistant Director |