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: 758
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Series 1, Episode 4 - Rainbow Castle People
Trying. Penny Wootton (Imelda Staunton)
After an exuberant night out for Freddie's birthday, Jason and Nikki face their first home visit assessment. But is their flat shabby-chic middle class enough?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st May 2020
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 29 minutes, 10 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Imelda Staunton | Penny Wootton |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Marian McLoughlin | Jilly Newman |
| Roderick Smith | John Newman |
| Ava Talbot | Lauren |
| Elmi Rashid Elmi | Young Guy |
| 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 |
| Jessica Sutton | Graphics |
| Tim Mannion | 1st Assistant Director |