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: 769
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Series 2, Episode 4 - Helicopters
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
A social worker accompanies Nikki and Jason on a very important visit. Nikki sets Erica up on a date with a friend of Jason's. Karen is irresistibly drawn to Deven, an attractive single dad.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th June 2021
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 29 minutes, 52 seconds
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Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Eden Togwell | Princess |
| Mickey McAnulty | Tyler |
| Ava Talbot | Lauren |
| Fola Evans-Akingbola | Harper |
| Rebekah Murrell | Kaia |
| Brigid Zengeni | Disha |
| Navin Chowdhry | Deven |
| Philippa Carson | Josie |
| Amalia Vitale | Annie the Punk |
| Mercedes Grower | Sheena |
| Ben Starr | Elliot |
| India Jean-Jacques | Maria |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Sophie Williams | Script Editor |
| Izzy Mant | Story Producer |
| Barunka O'Shaughnessy | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Director |
| Sam Pinnell | Producer |
| Andy Wolton | Executive Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Executive Producer |
| Josh Cole | Executive Producer |
| Tim Mannion | Co-producer |
| Georgia Collins (as Georgia Hogan) | Line Producer |
| Andy Kinnear | Editor |
| John Stevenson | Production Designer |
| Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
| Arthur Mulhern | Director of Photography |
| Jessica Fell (as Jessie Fell) | Costume Designer |
| Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
| Paul Saunderson | Composer |
| Maisie Peters | Composer |
| Joe Rubel | Composer |
| Alexa Galea | Graphics |
| Sam Smith | 1st Assistant Director |