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
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Series 1, Episode 5 - Someone Else's Kids
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), Nikki Newman (Esther Smith)
Child-sitting for some friends for the day, Nikki sets up an extravagant pirate treasure hunt around London.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st May 2020
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 26 minutes, 52 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Imelda Staunton | Penny Wootton |
| Darren Boyd | Scott Filbert |
| Phil Davis | Vic |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Paula Wilcox | Sandra |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Marian McLoughlin | Jilly Newman |
| Roderick Smith | John Newman |
| Cush Jumbo | Jane |
| Simon Bubb | Dan |
| Rachel Parris | Hayley |
| Harvey Sadler | Sam |
| Billie Gadsdon | Chloe |
| Alison Lintott | Mrs Hannigan |
| Simon Kane | Torturer |
| Alexia Khadime | Waitress |
| Ian Barritt | Judgey Man |
| 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 |
| Andy Kinnear | 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 |